1. made or become greater in size, amount, number, or degree

1. past tense and past participle of increase; made or became greater in size, amount, number, or degree

Examples

• The company reported increased profits this quarter.
• Traffic has increased significantly since the new mall opened.
• She increased her study time before the exam.
• The population of the city increased by 15% last year.
• Increased security measures were implemented after the incident.
• The doctor increased her medication dosage.
• Sales have increased steadily over the past six months.