Increase
/ɪnˈkriːs/
To make something bigger or have more of it, like when you get more friends or when your score goes up in a game.
Examples
- When we water the plants, their leaves start to increase in size and look healthier.
- If you practice your math every day, you can increase your skills and get better grades.
- Eating fruits and vegetables can help increase your energy for playing sports.
Synonyms
grow
add
boost
raise
expand
enlarge
Antonyms
decrease
reduce
shrink
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