30
increase(noun, verb, get, set, cover)
24
intensify(verb, get, advance, increase, develop)
22
rise(verb, advance, increase, raise, severe)
19
heighten(verb, get, advance, increase, develop)
18
raise(verb, get, advance, increase, rise)
18
grow(verb, increase, rise, speed, swell)
15
mount(noun, verb, advance, increase, develop)
14
climb(verb, increase, rise, catch, speed)
11
step up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, advance, increase)
11
soar(verb, increase, rise, top, speed)
11
ascend(verb, advance, increase, rise, top)
10
expand(verb, set, cover, advance, increase)
8
boost(verb, get, advance, increase, develop)
7
enlarge(verb, get, set, cover, advance)
7
magnify(verb, get, advance, increase, develop)
5
augment(verb, get, advance, increase, develop)
5
broaden(verb, set, cover, advance, increase)
5
snowball(verb, get, advance, increase, promote)
5
swell(verb, set, cover, advance, increase)
5
advance(verb, get, increase, promote, raise)
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