165 entries under increase topic. ×

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overstate(verb, promote, strain, influence)
32
magnify(verb, get, advance, develop)
25
amplify(verb, get, advance, develop)
21
hyperbolize(verb, corrupt, exaggeration, embellish)
21
embellish(verb, develop, promote, twist)
21
inflate(verb, get, advance, develop)
20
embroider(verb, develop, promote, influence)
18
stretch(verb, develop, promote, strain)
14
aggrandize(verb, advance, develop, raise)
11
enlarge(verb, get, advance, develop)
11
blow up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, develop)
11
expand(verb, advance, develop, raise)
11
heighten(verb, get, advance, develop)
11
overestimate(verb, strain, boost, swell)
11
pad(verb, advance, develop, raise)
8
elaborate(verb, develop, extend, swell)
8
enhance(verb, get, advance, develop)
8
maximize(verb, raise, boost, swell)
7
aggravate(verb, get, advance, cause)
7
intensify(verb, get, advance, develop)
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