INCREASES Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word increases. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INCREASES
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advances | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||||
amplifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • exaggerate or make bigger • increase the volume of | ||||||||
augments | verbv | |||||||
verb • enlarge or increase • grow or intensify | ||||||||
boosts | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||||
elevates | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition | ||||||||
enhances | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
escalates | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase in extent or intensity | ||||||||
expands | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||||
grows | verbv | |||||||
verb • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain • increase in size by natural process • cause to grow or develop • develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation • come into existence; take on form or shape • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) • grow emotionally or mature • become attached by or as if by the process of growth | ||||||||
heightens | verbv | |||||||
verb • become more extreme • make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity • increase the level of • increase the height of • make (one's senses) more acute • make more intense, stronger, or more marked | ||||||||
improves | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
inflates | verbv | |||||||
verb • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit • increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value • become inflated | ||||||||
magnifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase in size, volume or significance • to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth • make large | ||||||||
multiplies | verbv | |||||||
adverb • in several ways; in a multiple manner verb • combine by multiplication • combine or increase by multiplication • make multiple copies of • have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms) • have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant | ||||||||
proliferates | verbv | |||||||
verb • grow rapidly • cause to grow or increase rapidly | ||||||||
raises | verbv | |||||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||||
reinforces | verbv | |||||||
verb • make stronger • strengthen and support with rewards | ||||||||
stimulates | verbv | |||||||
verb • act as a stimulant • cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • cause to be alert and energetic • cause to occur rapidly • stir feelings in • provide the needed stimulus for | ||||||||
strengthens | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • gain strength • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||||
uplifts | verbv | |||||||
noun • (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) • a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts verb • fill with high spirits; fill with optimism • lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces • lift up or elevate | ||||||||