increase
/ˈɪnkɹiːs/ noun B1- An amount by which a quantity is increased. · An increase of about 30% in hits on the website.
- For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger.
- Offspring, progeny.
- The creation of one or more new stitches; see Increase (knitting).
Plural increases
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At the same time the count appeared to increase in stature, his form, nearly double its usual height, stood out in relief against the red tapestry, his black hair was thrown back, and he stood in the attitude of an avenging angel.
Benefits bestowed upon the evil-disposed increase their means of injuring you.
“I bequeath to Maximilian Morrel, captain of Spahis,—and son of my former patron, Pierre Morrel, shipowner at Marseilles,—the sum of twenty millions, a part of which may be offered to his sister Julie and brother-in-law Emmanuel, if he does not fear this increase of fortune may mar their happiness.
Reynolds’ respect for Elizabeth seemed to increase on this intimation of her knowing her master.
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