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Ramify (Verb)

Have or develop complicating consequences; "These actions will ramify".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The politician's decision would ramify into numerous problems for her administration in the coming months.
The economic downturn began to ramify into various sectors, affecting industries unrelated to the initial crisis.
As the news spread, it would ramify into a full-blown scandal, destroying careers and reputations.
The company's decision to cut costs would ramify, causing systemic problems and disruptions in the long term.
A seemingly minor change in the law would ramify into widespread social unrest if not addressed promptly.

Grow and send out branches or branch-like structures; "these plants ramify early and get to be very large".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The grapevine ramified in all directions, wrapping itself around the trellis and requiring regular pruning.
Over time, the river delta began to ramify, creating a network of smaller waterways and distributaries.
As the disease progressed, the infection started to ramify, spreading to other parts of the body and causing new symptoms.
In the centuries since its initial planting, the tree had ramified extensively, its branches twisting and turning in unexpected ways.
The fungal hyphae ramified through the soil, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients for the surrounding plants.

Divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork; "The road forks".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The narrow path will ramify into smaller trails as it winds its way through the woods.
As the stream approaches the lowlands, it begins to ramify, forming smaller, slower-moving tributaries.
The main road ramifies at the edge of town, giving travelers a choice of northbound or southbound routes.
This point marks where the single trail begins to ramify into separate routes leading to nearby villages.
The river ramifies into many distributaries before emptying into the ocean.