wise up

/waɪz əp/
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Definitions of wise up
  1. verb
    get wise to
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    type of:
    discover, find out, get a line, get wind, get word, hear, learn, pick up, see
    get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
  2. verb
    cause someone to become aware of something
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    type of:
    inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
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