Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rake-up
Phrasal Verb
/reɪk ʌp/
Definition
To collect or gather something together, especially things that are scattered.
Examples
- After the storm, we had to rake up the fallen branches in the yard.
- She decided to rake up her old photographs to reminisce about childhood memories.
Meaning
The phrase ‘rake up’ refers to the action of bringing together items that are spread out, similar to how one would use a rake to collect leaves.
Synonyms
- Gather
- Collect
- Amass
- Compile
