subside

Example:As the wind intensified, the ship became more at risk.

Definition:to increase in strength, severity, or loudness

Example:His influence on the project began to increase as he became the key strategist.

Definition:to make or become greater in number, degree, intensity, or amount

Example:Bush burn grew tenfold when the first season herbs were done for the year.

Definition:to become larger or more numerous; enlarge; augment