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spruce

verb, adjective, noun

/spruːs/

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

spruce up

tidy, groom, neaten, smarten

mess, dirty

spruce tree, spruce up, spruce forest

to be of the right size, shape, or type; suitable or healthy

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.