drum up
[verb]
Synonyms: solicit, canvass, drum

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drum something ↔ up phrasal verb (see also drum)
to get support, interest, attention etc from people by making an effort:
He travelled throughout Latin America drumming up support for the confederation.
The organization is using the event to drum up business (=get more work and sales).

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drum up
drum up (something)
to create interest in something.
The best way to drum up excitement for a book is to get people to talk about it.

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drum up something
drum up (something)
to create interest in something.
The best way to drum up excitement for a book is to get people to talk about it.

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drum up
to encourage something by making an effort
The company was able to drum up a lot of business during the summer.

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drum up something
to encourage something by making an effort
The company was able to drum up a lot of business during the summer.

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drum up
v.
1. To get by trying or asking again and again; attract or encourage by continued effort.
The car dealer tried to drum up business by advertising low prices.
2. To invent.
I will drum up an excuse for coming to see you next week.
Synonym: MAKE UP², THINK UP.

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