verb
wax
Become greater or fuller.
The moon waxes each night until it becomes full.
Etymology
The Old English verb means growing. It survives for increasing fullness or degree, especially the moon's visible growth.
More examples
- Public interest in the issue waxes and wanes.
- The crescent moon is waxing toward fullness.
- Her influence waxed as she gained powerful allies.
Forms
wax · waxes · waxed · waxing