verb (past tense of 'whittle') as in strong fondness

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expanded, increased, amplified

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Example:The company decided to expand its operations rather than whittle them down.

Definition:increased or made larger in size, quantity, or scope.

From expanded

Example:The number of applicants increased, which led to a whittling down of the candidates by the committee.

Definition:made larger in size, quantity, or degree; grown greater or raised in amount.

From increased

Example:The sound was amplified for the outdoor concert, whittling down the noise from the audience to a minimum.

Definition:made larger or more powerful; strengthened, especially in intensity.

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