1in·crease 
/ɪnˈkri:s/ verb
in·creas·es; in·creased; in·creas·ing /ɪnˈkri:s/ verb 1 [no obj] : to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
▪ Sales increased [=rose] this year. ▪ The store is increasing [=raising] its prices. ▪ Skill increases with practice. ▪ The population is increasing [=growing] dramatically. ▪ The house increased in value. 2 [+ obj] : to make (something) larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.
▪ They will soon increase [=raise] the price from $50 to $60. ▪ She increased her wealth substantially. ▪ The pilot increased speed. — opposite decrease
▪ Sales increased [=rose] this year. ▪ The store is increasing [=raising] its prices. ▪ Skill increases with practice. ▪ The population is increasing [=growing] dramatically. ▪ The house increased in value.
▪ They will soon increase [=raise] the price from $50 to $60. ▪ She increased her wealth substantially. ▪ The pilot increased speed. — opposite decrease
— increased adjective
▪ These symptoms are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
▪ These symptoms are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
— increasing adjective
▪ There has been increasing criticism of his policies.
▪ There has been increasing criticism of his policies.
