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(wax-es) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to increase in size or strength.

Example Sentence

Father waxes his car to make it shine.

More Example Sentences

The team waxes in skill over time.

Synonyms

grows; expands; increases

Antonyms

wanes; decreases; shrinks

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Rhymes

  • axa's
  • axes
  • dax's
  • faxes
  • max's
  • sachs's
  • saks's
  • tax's
  • taxes
  • taxes' vaxes
  • waxes

  • relaxes
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