verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

soar, bolster, escalate

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Example Sentences

Example:The unemployed rate soared when the economy went into recession.

Definition:To rise suddenly or sharply; to increase rapidly.

From soar

Example:Stockbroker's strategy bolstered the market to new heights.

Definition:To strengthen or support something, especially in a short period of time.

From bolster

Example:The problem escalated when a small argument turned into a major crisis.

Definition:To increase or intensify, often very rapidly.

From escalate