Question 1

What does "scour up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To manage to find or collect something through diligent searching, especially when it is scarce.

Question 2

How do you use "scour up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The organizer tried to scour up enough volunteers for the weekend cleanup event.

Question 3

Is "scour up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"scour up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Relatively rare; more common in American English. Often implies that what is sought is scarce or hard to find. 'Scare up' and 'scrape up' are more commonly used alternatives.

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