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Increase

/ˈɪnkriːs/
To become larger or greater in size, amount, or number.

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Examples:

In his opinion the threat to America was increasing significantly.

And Aramis continued walking about with increased agitation.

And salary increases usually lead to tax increases.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English encresen, from Old French encreistre, from Latin increscere meaning to grow upon, from in- (in) + crescere (to grow).

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