Synonyms for

Increases

Verb / ɪˈnkri:sʌz / / ˈɪˌnkri:sɪz / / ˈɪnkri:sʌz / Another word for increases — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Synonyms & similar words

increase decrement addition growth stepup increment gain decrease grows expands escalates rises surges swells amplifies augments boosts elevates enhances heightens improves intensifies multiplies proliferates spreads widens

Synonyms by register

Formal

augments amplifies escalates enhances

Informal

goes up rises builds picks up

Literary

swells mounts wax

Antonyms

decreases reduces lessens diminishes shrinks declines drops

Common collocations

  • increases significantly
  • increases sharply
  • increases steadily
  • increases rapidly
  • increases by
  • increases demand
  • increases production
  • increases efficiency

Word family

noun increase
verb increase
adjective increasing

Usage note

Often used with adverbs to specify the rate or magnitude of the change, such as 'significantly', 'sharply', or 'slightly'.

Example sentences

  1. The number of students in the class increases every year.
  2. The temperature increases as the day goes on.
  3. The company's profits increases by 20% last year.
  4. The volume of the music increases when you turn the knob to the right.
  5. The population of the city increases rapidly.

Quotes

  • The cost of living increases every year.
  • The love of money increases with age.
  • The knowledge of the world increases with age.

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