Increase ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Increase ( verb )

1. Become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
2. Become or make more numerous.
3. Improve in quality, value, or extent.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french encreistre, from latin increscere, from in- ‘into’ + crescere ‘grow’.

Examples:

1. The population of the city has increased significantly over the last decade.
2. We need to increase our sales this quarter.
3. The company plans to increase its workforce by 20%.
4. The government has increased taxes to reduce the budget deficit.
5. The CEO's salary increased by 50% this year.

(As a noun)

Increase ( noun )

1. Become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
2. Become or make more numerous.
3. Improve in quality, value, or extent.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french encreistre, from latin increscere, from in- ‘into’ + crescere ‘grow’.

Examples:

1. The population of the city has increased significantly over the last decade.
2. We need to increase our sales this quarter.
3. The company plans to increase its workforce by 20%.
4. The government has increased taxes to reduce the budget deficit.
5. The CEO's salary increased by 50% this year.