Perk up

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Emotional Uplift

Use 'perk up' to describe a quick, positive change in someone's emotions.

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After receiving the gift, his spirits perked up.

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Temporary Effect

'Perk up' often implies a temporary or short-term improvement in mood.

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I perked up after the coffee, but I was soon tired again.

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Subtle Energy

It suggests a subtle or gentle increase in liveliness, not an extreme one.

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The puppy perked up when it saw its owner.

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