4
levitate(verb, elevate)
4
mushroom(noun, verb, get, set, cover)
4
proliferate(verb, set, cover, advance, increase)
4
uplift(verb, elevate)
4
wax(verb, advance, increase, develop, raise)
3
aggrandize(verb, advance, increase, develop, raise)
3
aggravate(verb, get, advance, increase, promote)
3
accelerate(verb, increase, develop, augment, worsen)
3
accumulate
3
develop(verb, set, cover, advance, increase)
3
emphasize(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
3
erect(verb, elevate)
3
exaggerate(verb, get, advance, increase, promote)
3
gain(verb, advance, increase, rise)
3
hoist(verb, elevate)
3
maximize(verb, increase, raise, boost, swell)
3
rear(verb, elevate)
3
reinforce(verb, get, advance, increase, promote)
3
sharpen(verb, advance, increase, raise, rise)
3
strengthen(verb, get, advance, increase, develop)
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