Pronunciation: /ˈmʌstər ʌp/
verb to gather or summon (a group of people), especially for a specific purpose
A1 I mustered up the courage to ask her out on a date.
A2 She mustered up all her strength to lift the heavy box.
B1 Despite feeling nervous, he mustered up the confidence to give a presentation.
B2 After weeks of practice, she mustered up the skills to pass the driving test.
C1 The team mustered up their determination to win the championship.
C2 Even in the face of adversity, he mustered up the resilience to overcome challenges.
adverb used to emphasize the effort or determination required to do something
A1 She musters up the courage to speak in front of the class.
A2 He musters up all his energy to finish the race.
B1 They mustered up enough resources to start their own business.
B2 The team mustered up a strong defense to win the game.
C1 The politician mustered up support from various groups for his campaign.
C2 Despite the challenges, she mustered up the determination to complete her PhD.
formal She had to muster up the courage to give a presentation in front of the board.
informal I had to muster up the energy to go to the gym after work.
slang I couldn't muster up the motivation to study for the exam.
figurative He tried to muster up a smile despite feeling sad.
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