Another word for increase
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Verb
To make or become greater or larger
See also:To produce sexually or asexually others of one's kind
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Noun
The act of increasing or rising
See also:The amount by which something is increased
See also:The process by which an organism produces others of its kind
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Another word for increase
Noun
Growth
Verb
To add to
Idioms:
on the increase
Synonym Study
- Multiply suggests increase in number, specif. by procreation rabbits multiply rapidly
- Augment , a more formal word, generally implies increase by addition, often of something that is already of a considerable size, amount, etc. to augment one's income
- Enlarge specifically implies a making or becoming greater in size, volume, extent, etc. to enlarge a house, a business, etc.
- Increase , the general word in this list, means to make or become greater in size, amount, degree, etc. to increase one's weight, one's power, debts, etc.
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