increased

• Descreve algo que se tornou maior em tamanho, quantidade ou grau.

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.

   Aumentado

   • 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.

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2. Higher in numberB1formal

   Having a larger number or count than before.

   Aumentado

   • 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.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo maior em tamanho, quantidade, intensidade ou grau, ou de crescer/se tornar maior.

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.

   Aumentar

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

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2. Make something largerA2formal

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

   Aumentar

   • 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.

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