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Synonyms for shape up

  • verb

Most common

get along come along progress become turn into improve pan out knuckle down

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Get along

get on, get along, come along, progress, advance

2. Become — to take shape; to transform into or become

become, turn into

Other

improve, pan out, knuckle down, bridge up slang AU

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To take shape; to transform into or become.

    The fog has vanished and it's shaping up to be a beautiful day.

  2. v. 2

    To improve; to correct one's bad habits or behavior.

    He'd better shape up soon, or he'll fail the class.

Example sentences

  • progress You will progress in proportion to your abilities.
  • become Born in better times, he would have become famous.
  • improve This app will help you improve your English level.

By length

6 letters
become2
7 letters
improve2, advance2
8 letters
progress2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (become2 = 2 syllables).