36 entries under expansion topic. ×

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sprout(verb, set, advance, develop, start)
15
grow(verb, end, develop, raise, produce)
11
bud(noun, verb, set, start, rise)
10
shoot(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
7
pullulate(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
5
bourgeon
3
vegetate(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
burst forth(verb, expression, phrasal verb, advance, turn)
3
spring up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, advance, turn)
3
enlarge(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
extend(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
gather
3
grow up(verb, phrasal verb)
3
increase(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
put forth(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
3
swell(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
3
wax(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
2
dilate(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
2
expand(verb, advance, turn, raise, produce)
2
open(flourish, thrive, prosper)
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