Bone up
Bone up verb - To use the mind to acquire knowledge.
Usage example: I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam
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Learn
Learn verb - To acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in.
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Learn and Bone up. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bone_up/learn
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