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rake up

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rake upverb

    bring to light

    "He raked up the misdeeds of his predecessor"

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  1. rake upverb

    to collect (leaves etc.) into a pile by using a rake

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  1. rake up

    To "rake up" generally means to bring up an unpleasant or embarrassing incident or fact from the past, often repeatedly or unnecessarily. It's usually used in contexts where this action is likely to cause distress, discomfort or controversy. It comes from the physical action of raking leaves or other materials, in that it involves bringing up or uncovering unwanted or hidden things.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rake up in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rake up in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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