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increase

verb

/ɪnˈkri:s/

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

to make something larger in size, number, or amount

The company plans to increase its production this year.

The company plans to increase its workforce next year.

increase by leaps and bounds

grow, expand, rise, boost, enhance, escalate

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grow, expand, rise, boost, enhance

Entry 2

grow, expand, rise, boost, escalate

decrease, reduce, lower, diminish, lessen

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decrease, reduce, lower, diminish

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decrease, reduce, lessen

increase number, increase price, increase speed, rapidly increase, increase profits, increase demand

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increase number, increase price, increase speed, rapidly increase

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increase profits, increase demand, increase speed

to signify or indicate; to intend or plan; to have significance

to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing...

To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

to escape from or avoid something, especially in a skillful or clever way

to mention things one by one; to list or count

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.