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What is the opposite of sank?

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To have become larger in size or degree
“The boiling point of the liquid increased in proportion to its molecular mass.”
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To have made a quantity bigger
“We increased our profits by eliminating unnecessary costs.”
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To have contributed in some way to
“The bright colors certainly helped the room's dullness.”
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To have brought into existence
“He created the color white by mixing red, green and blue.”
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Opposite of past tense for to go to a lower level, especially abruptly
“It's not the best view but I can see the planes ascend into the sky as they leave the nearby airport.”
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Opposite of past tense for to slump into something
“The room was still silent but I noticed the Chief Operations Officer sit up and a smile emerges on his face.”
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Opposite of past tense for to be humble or humbled
“I don't tell you that story to downgrade the people in the other group or to elevate myself above others.”
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Opposite of past tense for to vanish or disappear, especially gradually
“She had hoped desperately that Jules and his friends would somehow appear from behind one of the many buildings lining the streets.”
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Opposite of past tense for to cause to fail
“He desperately needed money to pay for his wars and to aid his campaign to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the pope.”
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Opposite of past tense for to refrain from openly expressing or displaying
“When receiving a gift he may openly express his disappointment, not stopping to consider how the giver may feel as a result of his reaction.”
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Opposite of past tense for to insert beneath a surface
“She copied him, amazed at how easy it was to pull the weeds from the ground and at the intricate little system of roots they had at the bottoms.”
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(of a ship) Opposite of past tense for to go to the bottom of the sea or some other body of water
“Another few minutes passed, and the boy saw the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea float to the surface of the ocean, along with his defeated army of shrimp soldiers.”
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Opposite of past tense for to immerse or occupy oneself in something
“When I go about my day and start thinking negative thoughts, I try to distract myself by changing something in my environment.”
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Opposite of past tense for to excavate (a well) or bore (a shaft) vertically downwards
Fill the hole and crater completely with drywall compound, plus an additional thin skiff of compound that sits slightly proud of the surface.”
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Opposite of past tense for to rapidly consume (an alcoholic drink)
“He felt the smell of alcohol rise and had the urge to vomit it out.”
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Opposite of past tense for to spend or invest (a lot of) money
Save your money for a rainy day, but don't be afraid to spend it if it rains.”
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