rake up

Meaning

1. To bring up or uncover (something), as embarrassing information, past misdeeds, etc.
2. (obsolete) To cover up, to hide (like covering live embers by raking ashes over them).
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rake.

Synonyms

rake together

rake out

clear away

sweep

dredge up

rake over

poke

rake

rip up

root up

dig

scrape up

lever up

collect

shovel up

gather

grub

nuzzle