increase — to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkriːs/
Example Sentences
- My appetite increases dramatically whenever I smell pizza.
- The number of people pretending to work increases right before the boss walks by.
- Global temperatures have increased by 1.1°C since the late 19th century.
increase
VERB[/ɪnˈkriːs/]
to become or make greater in size, amount, or degree
Sales increase sharply after the new product launch this quarter.
As traffic tends to increase, we lose our inner peace
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'encreistre' and Latin 'increscere', combining the prefix 'in-' (in, into) with 'crescere' (to grow). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + crease (grow, from Latin crescere) = increase (to grow in or make greater)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“House prices increased dramatically last year.”
“There has been a steady increase in online shopping.”
“Our profits increased by 50% this quarter.”
“There was a sharp increase in unemployment.”
“The campaign aims to increase awareness about climate change.”
📝Examples
“My appetite increases dramatically whenever I smell pizza.”
“The number of people pretending to work increases right before the boss walks by.”
“Global temperatures have increased by 1.1°C since the late 19th century.”
“The government plans to increase funding for public education.”
“Regular exercise can increase your life expectancy.”
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