sure up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Eggcorn of shore up.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
means of 'reasoned' argument) not only serves to sure up the sense of certainty which people attach to their moral judgments and to the world views from which their judgements ultimately derive, it serves to sure up their sense of
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sure up” mean?
Eggcorn of shore up.
Is “sure up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.