Vocabulary

Form

to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher

verb vi
N3 freq #8

Example sentences

The news of his arrival added to our excitement.

His new book added to his reputation.

The cheers swelled to a roar.

Ever louder voices of protest drowned out his speech.

The specialist predicts international tension will build up.

The drama on TV was so popular that it stirred up people's interest in the period.

People are getting more concerned about the matter.