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

  • (..) and think did anyone think? Today we will learn something new we will enjoy if you win than what will you get? Your knowledge will increase? Only pressure will increase its a college, not a pressure cooker these are my friends names i was just telling you that how (..)
    2009 3 Idiots