Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To become larger or greater in size, amount, or number.
Increase
/ˈɪnkriːs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The prices increase every year.Exercise can increase your strength and energy.
Etymology:
From Middle English encresen, from Old French encreistre, from Latin increscere meaning to grow upon, from in- (in) + crescere (to grow).
Usage Statistics:
139 mentions per 1 million words 
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