increased

• Beschreibt etwas, das größer geworden ist in Größe, Menge oder Grad. Bezieht sich auf eine Zunahme oder Steigerung.

Describes something that has become greater in size, amount, or degree.

1. Greater in amount or degreeB1formal

   Having become larger in quantity, size, or intensity.

   Erhöht

   • The company reported increased profits this quarter.
   • There is an increased risk of flooding in coastal areas.
   • She noticed an increased level of stress at work.

   Synonymeaugmentedelevatedenhancedexpandedintensifiedmagnified

   Antonymedecreaseddiminishedlessenedloweredreduced

2. Higher in numberB1formal

   Having a larger number or count than before.

   Erhöht

   • The city has an increased population due to migration.
   • There was an increased number of applicants this year.
   • Increased traffic caused delays on the highway.

   Synonymeaugmentedelevatedexpandedraised

   Antonymedecreaseddiminishedloweredreduced

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas größer zu machen in Größe, Menge, Intensität oder Grad, oder selbst größer zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Become larger in amount or sizeA2formal

   To become greater in number, value, size, or intensity.

   Sich vergrößern

   • The population of the city continues to increase.
   • Prices have increased significantly over the past year.
   • Her confidence increased after the successful presentation.

   Synonymeaugmentclimbescalateexpandgrowintensifymultiplyrisesurgeswell

   Antonymedeclinedecreasediminishlessenreduceshrink

2. Make something largerA2formal

   To cause something to become greater in amount, size, or intensity.

   Vergrößern

   • The company plans to increase production next quarter.
   • We need to increase our efforts to meet the deadline.
   • The government increased taxes on luxury goods.

   Synonymeaugmentboostenhanceenlargeescalateexpandintensifymultiplyraisestrengthen

   Antonymedecreasediminishlessenreduceshrink