an increase or rise, especially one to counteract a perceived discrepancy / a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict

(biochemistry) any fatty acid required for human metabolism that cannot be synthesized by the body and must be present in the diet; originally designated as vitamin F

(uncountable) A dish, commonly associated with French cuisine, consisting of edible snails. / (countable) A snail (often Helix pomatia) used in preparation of that dish.

The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

(transitive, intransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

(astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.

(clocks, mechanics) The contrivance in a timepiece (winding wristwatch) which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration.

The study or art of escaping from a constriction, such as a rope, handcuffs, etc. / (figuratively) The escape from a difficult situation

Spirit, enthusiasm. / A wit. / Liveliness, or active mind and spirit.

A betrothal. / A wedding ceremony. / Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.