Drive up

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verb

To increase or become more in number, value, or quantity.

The announcement of the new product drove up the company's share prices.
Visual representation of "drive up" - To increase or become more in number, value, or quantity

Often appears as...

  • drive up prices
  • drive up costs
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Market Movements

Often used in financial contexts to describe changes in market prices or trends.

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Speculation about the merger drove up stock values.
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Positive/Negative Effects

Can refer to both beneficial increases or harmful escalations.

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Government subsidies drove up renewable energy usage.
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