verhevigen

Definitions of verhevigen
  1. verb
    become more intense
    synonyms: doorzetten
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    types:
    redoubleren
    make twice as great or intense
    losbarsten, losbreken, opstuiven, opvliegen, overkoken, uitbarsten, uitbreken
    erupt or intensify suddenly
    versnellen
    move faster
    type of:
    groeien, meerderen, stijgen, toenemen, vermeerderen
    become bigger or greater in amount
  2. verb
    form or accumulate steadily
    synonyms: doorzetten, opbouwen
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    type of:
    ontplooien, ontwikkelen, rijpen
    grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment
  3. verb
    increase in extent or intensity
    synonyms: doorzetten
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    types:
    redoubleren
    double in magnitude, extent, or intensity
    type of:
    verhogen
    make bigger or more
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