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