Escalate and Spread

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Escalate

Escalate verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.
Usage example: as the war between the two countries escalated, it threatened to become a global conflict
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Spread is a synonym for escalate. In some cases you can use "Spread" instead a verb "Escalate".
Nearby Words: escalation, escalating, escalator

Spread

Spread verb - To become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number.
Usage example: dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly
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Escalate is a synonym for spread in grow topic. Sometimes you can use "Escalate" instead a verb "Spread", if it concerns topics such as open or fan out.
Nearby Words: spreading, spreader

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name escalate name spread name
effect escalate effect spread effect
information escalate information spread information
war escalate war spread war
Other words: points.
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