increase

/ɪnˈkris/
noun
  1. A rise in the amount, size, or degree of something.
    • There has been a significant increase in sales this quarter.
    • They reported a 10 percent increase in profits.
    • The increase in temperature caused the ice to melt.
verb
  1. To become larger in amount, size, or degree.
    • The population of the city continues to increase every year.
    • Temperatures are expected to increase during the summer.
    • Her confidence increased after she practiced more.
  2. To make something larger in amount, size, or degree.
    • The company decided to increase the salaries of all employees.
    • We need to increase our efforts to finish the project on time.
    • Adding more sugar will increase the sweetness of the cake.