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WAXING Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word waxing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word waxing. (close relations)
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advancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving forward

developing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible

adjective satellite

• relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

growing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• relating to or suitable for growth

noun

• (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

• (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state

increasing
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• becoming greater or larger

• (music) increasing in tempo and/or volume

intensifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• increasing in strength or intensity

strengthening
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• becoming stronger

• the act of increasing the strength of something

augmenting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• enlarge or increase

• grow or intensify

enlarging
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make larger

• make large

• become larger or bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

escalating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• increase in extent or intensity

expanding
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

become
verbv
verb

• enter or assume a certain state or condition

• undergo a change or development

• come into existence

• enhance the appearance of

buff
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

adjective satellite

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

verb

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

burnish
verbv
noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

verb

• polish and make shiny

climb
verbv
noun

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

• the act of climbing something

verb

• go upward with gradual or continuous progress

• move with effort, by grasping

• go up or advance

• slope upward

• improve one's social status

• increase in value or to a higher point

full
adjectiveadj
adjective

• containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

• (of sound) having marked deepness and body

noun

• the time when the Moon is fully illuminated

adverb

• to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)

adjective satellite

• constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

• complete in extent or degree and in every particular

• filled to satisfaction with food or drink

• having the normally expected amount

• being at a peak or culminating point

• having ample fabric

verb

• beat for the purpose of cleaning and thickening

• make (a garment) fuller by pleating or gathering

• increase in phase

furbish
verbv
verb

• polish and make shiny

mount
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a lightweight horse kept for riding only

• the act of climbing something

• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

• a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

• something forming a back that is added for strengthening

verb

• attach to a support

• go up or advance

• fix onto a backing, setting, or support

• put up or launch

• get up on the back of

• go upward with gradual or continuous progress

• prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance

• copulate with

platter
nounn
noun

• a large shallow dish used for serving food

• sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

polish
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to Poland or its people or culture

noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• the Slavic language of Poland

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• a preparation used in polishing

verb

• make (a surface) shine

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

record
verbv
noun

• anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

• sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

• the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had

• the sum of recognized accomplishments

• a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone

• an extreme attainment; the best (or worst) performance ever attested (as in a sport)

• a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction

• a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted

verb

• make a record of; set down in permanent form

• register electronically

• indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

• be aware of

Best Hypernyms For WAXING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for waxing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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