INCREASE

[verb] - to become or make larger in amount or sizeIncidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years. [I]The cost of the project has increased dramatically/greatly/substantially since it began. [I]The company's sales have increased three/five/tenfold in the last year. [I]Do you find that walking increases the swelling in your ankle? [T]Gently increase the heat until the sauce begins to boil. [T]The interest rate was increased this morning to 14%. [T]Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute.Compare decrease.