Definition of increase

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Increase (v. i.) That which is added to the original stock by augmentation or growth; produce; profit; interest.

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Hogframe :: Hogframe (n.) A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness. Used chiefly in American river and lake steamers. Called also hogging frame, and hogback..
Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a healthy growing plant; a thrive..
Diabetes :: Diabetes (n.) A disease which is attended with a persistent, excessive discharge of urine. Most frequently the urine is not only increased in quantity, but contains saccharine matter, in which case the disease is generally fatal..
Pressor :: Pressor (a.) Causing, or giving rise to, pressure or to an increase of pressure; as, pressor nerve fibers, stimulation of which excites the vasomotor center, thus causing a stronger contraction of the arteries and consequently an increase of the arterial blood pressure; -- opposed to depressor..
Accession :: Accession (n.) Increase by something added; that which is added; augmentation from without; as, an accession of wealth or territory..
Expansion :: Expansion (n.) Enlargement or extension of business transactions; esp., increase of the circulation of bank notes..
Fuel :: Fuel (n.) Anything that serves to feed or increase passion or excitement.
Enrich :: Enrich (v. t.) To make rich with any kind of wealth; to render opulent; to increase the possessions of; as, to enrich the understanding with knowledge..
Quantity :: Quantity (n.) That which can be increased, diminished, or measured; especially (Math.), anything to which mathematical processes are applicable..
Multiplier :: Multiplier (n.) One who, or that which, multiplies or increases number..
Increment :: Increment (n.) The increase of a variable quantity or fraction from its present value to its next ascending value; the finite quantity, generally variable, by which a variable quantity is increased..
Nurse :: Nurse (v. t.) To manage with care and economy, with a view to increase; as, to nurse our national resources..
Increase :: Increase (v. i.) To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific..
Deepen :: Deepen (v. t.) To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree; as, to deepen grief or sorrow..
Improve :: Improve (v. t.) To make better; to increase the value or good qualities of; to ameliorate by care or cultivation; as, to improve land..
Carbureted :: Carbureted (a.) Saturated or impregnated with some volatile carbon compound; as, water gas is carbureted to increase its illuminating power..
Catelectrotonus :: Catelectrotonus (n.) The condition of increased irritability of a nerve in the region of the cathode or negative electrode, on the passage of a current of electricity through it..
Chill :: Chill (v. t.) To produce, by sudden cooling, a change of crystallization at or near the surface of, so as to increase the hardness; said of cast iron..
Diuretic :: Diuretic (a.) Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine.
Productive :: Productive (a.) Having the quality or power of producing; yielding or furnishing results; as, productive soil; productive enterprises; productive labor, that which increases the number or amount of products..
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