Word
Increase
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
in-crease
Definition
- v. i. - To become greater or more in size, quantity, number,
degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to
grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to decrease.
- v. i. - To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile,
fruitful, or prolific.
- v. i. - To become more nearly full; to show more of the
surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.
- v. t. - To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity, extent,
value, or amount, etc.; to add to; to extend; to lengthen; to enhance;
to aggravate; as, to increase one's possessions, influence.
- v. i. - Addition or enlargement in size, extent, quantity,
number, intensity, value, substance, etc.; augmentation; growth.
- v. i. - That which is added to the original stock by
augmentation or growth; produce; profit; interest.
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