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Wax (Verb)

Go up or advance; "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered".

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

Her interest in astronomy has waxed over the years since she first saw the solar eclipse.
Tourism in the city has waxed and waned over the past decade due to political instability.
The moon will wax from new to full over the course of the next few nights.
His confidence waxed as he delivered more successful presentations at the firm.
Their popularity has waxed due to their latest hit single becoming a viral sensation.

Cover with wax; "wax the car".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She carefully waxed the old furniture to give it a glossy finish and protect it from damage.
The car's exterior needed a layer of protection, so he decided to wax it before winter set in.
Every week, she waxed the dance floor to make it smooth and even for the troupes to rehearse.
They spent the entire day waxing the wooden boat to give it a durable coat against sea salt and water.
His daily routine included waxing his surfboard to keep it in top condition for the upcoming competition.

Increase in phase; "the moon is waxing".

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

The crescent moon was waxing in the midnight sky.
Her interest in astronomy grew as the full moon continued to wax.
During the lunar cycle, a waxing gibbous moon occurs after the first quarter moon.
The villagers planned the harvest festival during the waxing phase of the moon.
As her labor progressed, the contractions grew stronger and seemed to wax in intensity.