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(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten.

To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.

To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

Offspring, progeny

(knitting) The creation of one or more new stitches; see {{w|Increase (knitting)}}.