increase

US /ɪnˈkriːs/

UK /ɪnˈkriːs/

1.

become or make greater in size, amount, or degree

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The population of the city continues to increase.

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We need to increase our efforts to finish the project on time.

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grow rise expand escalate multiply

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decrease reduce diminish

1.

an instance of growing or making greater in size, amount, or degree

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There has been a significant increase in sales this quarter.

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The company announced a price increase for its products.

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rise growth gain surge expansion

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decrease reduction decline