14
extend(verb, raise, longer, larger)
12
increase(verb, stop, drop, raise, decrease)
8
prolong(verb, raise, extend)
6
amplify(verb, increase, raise, extend, effect)
6
expand(verb, stop, close, raise, extend)
5
lengthen(verb, raise, extend, contract, shorten)
5
add
5
enlarge(verb, stop, cut, increase, raise)
5
maximize(decrease, minimize)
3
escalate(stop, drop, slow)
3
boost(stop, reduce, contract)
3
further(verb, advance, check, prevent, slow)
3
protract(verb, advance, extend, shorten)
2
aggrandize(keep, reduce, belittle)
2
augment(hurt, reduce, diminish)
2
dilate(cut, contract)
2
elongate
2
distend(reduce, deflate)
2
raise(verb, calm, halt, extend, discourage)
2
widen(reduce, narrow)
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