increase

/ˈɪnkɹiːs/

/ˈɪnˌkɹis/, /ˌɪnˈkɹis/

to increase

MAIN VERB

to become larger in amount or size

antonyms : decrease

to make something larger or greater in amount, degree, size, etc.

antonyms : decrease

Increase

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

synonyms : growth

antonyms : decrease

a quantity that is added

synonyms : addition

a change resulting in an increase

antonyms : decrease

the act of increasing something

synonyms : step-up

antonyms : decrease

the amount by which something increases

synonyms : increment

antonyms : decrease

Examples

1. Excessive fat in the body can increase the risk of certain health conditions.

2. The cost of public transport is increasing.

3. The price of groceries has increased lately.

4. The increase had a ripple effect through the whole financial market.