increase

Definition

  • verb: to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
  • verb: to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
  • synonyms: grow, augment, advance

Examples

  • The number of college applications is 'on the increase'. [='on the rise']

  • These symptoms are associated with an 'increased' risk of heart disease.

  • The construction will probably cause some 'increase' in traffic delays.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) John Biggs drug lab is located. And then I arrest you. You have two seconds to decide. Totally justifiable. We are going to make a lot of money. Nothing. No fear, no increase heart-rate, no traces of anger, whatsoever. Congratulations, Doctor. You did it. Yes, I did. (..)
    2014 RoboCop