rake up

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Verb rake up has 1 sense

rake up - bring to light; "He raked up the misdeeds of his predecessor"
--₁ is one way to discover, find
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Rake Up

Definitions:

Verb: To gather or collect something, typically leaves, dirt, or debris, by using a rake.
Verb: To bring up or revive a particular issue, topic, or problem for discussion.
Verb: To accumulate or acquire a large amount of something, usually money, debts, or assets.

Examples:

Verb: To gather or collect something

1. He always spends his Sunday mornings raking up the fallen leaves in his backyard.

2. Don't forget to rake up the grass clippings after you finish mowing the lawn.

Verb: To bring up or revive a particular issue

1. During the meeting, John decided to rake up the controversial topic of budget cuts, creating heated discussions.

2. I don't want to rake up the past and reopen old wounds, so let's focus on finding a solution instead.

Verb: To accumulate a large amount of something

1. After winning the lottery, she started to rake up vast amounts of wealth by investing wisely.

2. The company has been raking up debts due to poor financial management.