augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
capitalize (ON)
take the chance to gain advantage from (something)
confine (TO)
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time)
critique
evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way
deduce
arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion
differentiate
recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something) different (needs two objects)
engage
occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention)
exacerbate
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
exclude
1) deny (someone) access to or bar (someone) from a place, group, or privilege 2) keep (something) out of a place 3) remove from consideration; rule out
exploit
make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). Often, but not always has a negative connotation, esp when referring to exploitation of people
extend
1) cause to cover a larger area; make longer or wider 2) hold (something) out toward someone
facilitate
make (an action or process) easy or easier
hamper
to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something)
hypothesize
put (something) forward as a hypothesis/ suggestion/ premise
illuminate
help to clarify or explain (a subject or matter), shed light on (a subject)
implement
put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect
implicate
1) show (someone) to be involved in a crime 2) convey (a meaning or intention) indirectly through what one says, rather than stating it explicitly; imply. Primarily used as a synonym for 'imply' when the connotation is negative
imply
strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)