Synonyms of step up

Noun

1. increase, step-up, change of magnitude

usage: the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"

Verb

1. escalate, intensify, step up, increase

usage: increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing"

2. rev up, step up, increase

usage: speed up; "let's rev up production"

3. come to the fore, step forward, come forward, step up, step to the fore, come out, act, move

usage: make oneself visible; take action; "Young people should step to the fore and help their peers"