(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If the amount, value, level, or volume of something ~s, it quickly increases by a great deal. (JOURNALISM)
Insurance claims are expected to ~...
...figures showed customer complaints had ~ed to record levels and profits were falling.
VERB: V, V prep/adv
2.
If something such as a bird ~s into the air, it goes quickly up into the air. (LITERARY)
If you’re lucky, a splendid golden eagle may ~ into view...
The two sheets of flame clashed, ~ing hundreds of feet high.
VERB: V prep/adv, V n
3.
If your spirits ~, you suddenly start to feel very happy. (LITERARY)
For the first time in months, my spirits ~ed.
VERB: V