n. Function: verb
1 to make greater or more numerous FF1C; increase crops by good cultural practices FF1E;
Synonyms: aggrandize, augment, beef (up), boost, build, compound, enlarge, expand, extend, heighten, magnify, manifold, multiply, plus, push
Related Words: aggravate, enhance, intensify; amplify, dilate, distend, inflate, swell; elongate, lengthen, prolong, protract; reinforce, strengthen
Contrasted Words: abate, abbreviate, condense, contract; depreciate, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce; curtail, shorten, shrink; minimize
Antonyms: decrease
2 to become greater or more numerous FF1C; his wealth increased over the years FF1E;
Synonyms: augment, build, burgeon, enlarge, expand, heighten, mount, multiply, rise, run up, snowball, upsurge, wax
Related Words: dilate, distend, inflate, intensify, lengthen, strengthen, swell; pullulate, swarm, teem
Contrasted Words: abate, condense, contract, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce, shorten, shrink; die off, die (out), end, terminate
Antonyms: decrease
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Synonyms: RAISE 9, boost, hike, jack (up), jump, put up, up