How to Use "Increase" with Example Sentences

increase (v): to become greater in size, amount or number.

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Used with adverbs:

"His temperature increased dramatically."
(dramatically, considerably, significantly, rapidly)

"Gradually increase the medication."
(gradually, slowly)

"The price increased slightly in one year."
(slightly, sharply, steadily, a bit, greatly)

Used with prepositions:

"Sales have increased by 10 percent."
(by)

"Homes in that area are expected to increase in price."
(in)

"Poor eyesight increases with age."
(with)

increase (n): a rise in the size, amount or number.

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Used with adjectives:

"He received a huge increase in pay."
(huge, big, considerable, significant, major, large)

"Our business had a modest increase in profit."
(modest, slight, small)

"She experienced a sudden increase in blood pressure."
(sudden, sharp, gradual, steady)

"He was hoping for a pay increase."
(pay, salary, budget)

"They are protesting the price increase."
(price, tuition, tax, rent)

Used with verbs:

"Profits show a steady increase."
(show)

"Many cities are experiencing an increase in unemployment."
(be + experiencing)

"We achieved a small increase in profits."
(achieved, received, saw)

"Population growth has led to an increase in traffic."
(led to, resulted in, caused, produced)

"We are predicting an increase in sales this holiday."
(be + predicting, be + expecting)

"The governor proposed a tax increase."
(proposed, suggested)

"The company announced an increase in sales."
(announced, reported)

Used with prepositions:

"Crime in the area is on the increase."
(on)

"He asked for an increase in allowance."
(in)