The word “increase” is commonly used as a verb or noun in academic writing and indicates something becoming larger in amount or size.
However, more synonyms will be listed in this article.
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“Increase” – General synonyms
The following illustrates synonyms of the word “increase” that are used in general as well as in academic writing.
- Advance
- Broaden
- Boost
- Build up
- Develop
- Enhance
- Enlarge
- Escalate
- Expand
- Extent
- Grow
- Raise
- Rise
- Step up
- Widen
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“Increase” – Synonyms used in academic writing
In an academic context, the word “increase” is often used as a verb or noun to express a growth or enlargement of something e.g. in the result section.
Are you looking for suitable synonyms for “increase” for your academic paper? Have a look at the table below with the top suggestions from our BachelorPrint-Team.
| “Increase” Synonyms | Examples |
| Boost | 43% of the participants showed an increase in their energy levels. |
| 43% of the participants showed a boost in their energy levels. | |
| Expand | This statement increased his world view. |
| This statement expanded his world view. | |
| Grow | The calculations expressed a consistent increase in the height of the plants. |
| The calculations expressed a consistent growth in the height of the plants. | |
| Rise | As a result, the curve of the graph increases continuously. |
| As a result, the curve of the graph rises continuously. | |
| Escalate | He increased the speed immensely. |
| He escalated the speed immensely. |
