Drum up

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verb (transitive)

To try hard to get something like support or business.

The fundraiser managed to drum up a substantial amount of donations.
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Often appears as...

  • drum up support
  • drum up business
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Persistent Effort

Implies a dedicated and sometimes creative effort to achieve a goal.

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The sales team worked overtime to drum up new clients.
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Promotional Context

Often used when someone is promoting a product, service, or event aggressively.

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The author visited bookstores to drum up interest for her novel.
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Not Instantaneous

Suggests a process that may take time and doesn't result in immediate success.

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It can take weeks to drum up enough support for the charity event.
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