summon up
phrasal verbPart ofsummon
summon up — phrasal verb
1. the same as sense 2 (muster an inner quality); 'up' adds emphasis but does not c
1.phrasal verb
Definition
the same as sense 2 (muster an inner quality); 'up' adds emphasis but does not change meaning — e.g. summon up the courage, summon up the energy
Example
Camille had to summon up all her confidence before stepping on stage.
Owen summoned up the strength to lift the heavy box one last time.