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Definition store up in American English

store up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to keep a lot of something so that you can use it later

Example

Many animals store up food for the winter.

Synonyms and related words
set aside collect store up
2

to remember something, especially so that you can tell or ask someone later

Example

I had stored up a few questions to ask her about the job.

Synonyms and related words
memorize learn make a mental note
3

to do something that will cause problems in the future

Example

People who don't exercise are storing up health problems for themselves.

Definition store up in American English