increase
verb (used with object)
to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to.
increased
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past participleof increase.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof increase.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
increaseverb (used with object)to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to.
Example Sentences
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Employment increased in October at the second-fastest pace in four years, S&P said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
On Thursday, following a meeting of Romania's Supreme Council for National Defence, the presidency said that "threats to freedom of navigation and critical infrastructure have increased significantly".
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Trade at health and personal care stores increased a 10th consecutive month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
When mice performed decision-making tasks and adjusted their choices after an unfavorable result, these neurons increased their activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
The speed increased and turned into a cyclone.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
