doctor up en · VERB
Meanings
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(transitive) To falsify, or modify something, so that it appears to be better than it is.
A good way to doctor up a basic cake mix is by adding lemon zest, or coffee.
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(transitive) To train medical students.
This program will help doctor the novices up.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| doctors up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| doctoring up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| doctored up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| doctored up | Tense=Past | lexicographic |