to increase
Third Person
increases
Present Participle
increasing
Past Tense
increased
Past Participle
increased
1
to become larger in amount or size
- The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day.
- Company profits have been steadily increasing over the past few quarters.
- As demand for the product rises, prices tend to increase.
- The population of the city continues to increase due to urban migration.
- During rush hour, traffic congestion tends to increase on the main roads.
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2
to make something larger or greater in amount, degree, size, etc.
transitive
- The company decided to increase its production capacity to meet growing demand.
- She plans to increase her savings by depositing a larger amount each month.
- The manager decided to increase the team's budget for the upcoming project.
- The government aims to increase funding for education to improve overall student performance.
- The chef decided to increase the portion sizes on the menu to satisfy customers.
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