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  • verb idiomatic To dress or arrange smartly, elegantly, and neatly
  • verb idiomatic To refresh, revamp; to freshen or improve something, especially its appearance

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  • verb make neat, smart, or trim
  • verb dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion

Etymologies

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From spruce + up. More at spruce.

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