increase
verb (used with object)
to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to.
has increased
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present perfectof increase (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"Even though it has been on the market since the 1950s, non-dairy creamer has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers seek plant-based or dairy alternatives."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
After months publicly absent from the campaign trail, Democrat Xavier Becerra has increased public appearances and begun airing television ads as mail ballots reach California voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Joseph's average amount of swing has increased by 84%, leading to his bowling average dropping from 24.1 to 17.4.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Noctis has increased the Zirka’s speed by nearly 30%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The number of North Koreans seeking asylum in South Korea has increased nearly every year since 1995.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
