Clues for the word "INCREASE"

We've had 50 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 77 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Your Life Choices crossword on May 17, 2026.

Definition of increase

v. i. - To become greater or more in size, quantity, number, degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to decrease.
v. i. - To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.
v. i. - To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.
v. t. - To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity, extent, value, or amount, etc.; to add to; to extend; to lengthen; to enhance; to aggravate; as, to increase one's possessions, influence.
v. i. - Addition or enlargement in size, extent, quantity, number, intensity, value, substance, etc.; augmentation; growth.
v. i. - That which is added to the original stock by augmentation or growth; produce; profit; interest.
v. i. - Progeny; issue; offspring.
v. i. - Generation.
v. i. - The period of increasing light, or luminous phase; the waxing; -- said of the moon.