6
magnify(verb, advance, increase, raise, rise)
6
sharp(verb, strop, whet, hone, knifelike)
5
dress(noun, verb, study, work, prepare)
5
exasperate(verb, promote, encourage, stimulate, excite)
5
excite(verb, promote, encourage, stimulate, arouse)
5
acuminate(verb, give, sharp, whet, hone)
5
aggravate(verb, advance, increase, raise, rise)
5
augment(verb, advance, increase, develop, raise)
5
concentrate(verb, meet, increase, direct, raise)
5
cultivate(verb, study, advance, increase, develop)
5
exacerbate(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
5
improve(verb, study, change, fix, advance)
5
incite(verb, promote, encourage, stimulate, excite)
5
refine(verb, advance, increase, develop, raise)
5
rise(verb, advance, increase, develop, raise)
5
set(sharpness, preparation)
5
stir up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, promote, encourage)
5
strengthen(verb, advance, increase, raise, rise)
5
troubleshoot
4
accelerate(verb, violence)
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