Inflected forms: waxed, wax·ing, wax·es 1. To increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity. 2. To show a progressively larger illuminated area, as the moon does in passing from new to full. 3. To grow or become as specified: “could afford … to wax sentimental over their heritage” (John Simon).
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English waxen, from Old English weaxan. See aug- in Appendix I.
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