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    [Verb]  | "in*crease" | \ in-ˈkrēs \


    1: to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)

    2: to multiply by the production of young

    3: to make greater : augment


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English encresen, from Anglo-French encreistre, from Latin increscere, from in- + crescere to grow {mat|crescent|};

    [Noun]  | "in*crease" | \ ˈin-ˌkrēs \


    1: the act or process of increasing: such as

    2: addition or enlargement in size, extent, or quantity

    3: propagation


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Biographical name]  | "Mather" 


    1: Increase 1639—1723 father of Cotton Mather American clergyman and author; president Harvard College (1685—1701)

    [Verb]  | "increase" 


    1: to make greater in size, amount, or number;


      * e.g., " ... we have to increase the number of season-ticket holders if the local sports franchise is to survive "





    2: to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number;


      * e.g., " ... the number of Internet users increased exponentially during the 1990s "





    [Noun]  | "increase" 


    1: something added (as by growth);


      * e.g., " ... shortly after he turned 12, he had a sudden height increase "





    2: the act or process of becoming greater in number;


      * e.g., " ... the increase in the number of students enrolled at the school was very gradual "





     [ "increase" ]

    1: When somebody cool comes to hang out with you for the night.

      * e.g.,  ... Sandy is so hott and cool, tonight is a total increase. 

     [ "increasing" ]

    1: to raise in numbers or otherwise, over-time or immediately.

      * e.g.,  ... the amount of water in the boat was unfortunately increasing. 

     [ "increasement" ]

    1: The action of adding another girl you creased to your collection

      * e.g.,  ... Bro I just had an increasement dude 

     [ "Increase" ]

    1: to make less or decrease

      * e.g.,  ... The USFG should substantially increase its support of UNPKOs by decreasing the amount of peacekeepers in the Golan Heights 

     [ "Increasation" ]

    1: The increase in something, as something increases

      * e.g.,  ... With the increasation of snow on the ground, school will be cancelled and everything will close. 

     [ "Increase The Party" ]

    1: To make the party a lot better, like with your presence, funny jokes, party favors or games, all around happiness.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey I just ordered ten pinatas. We're going to increase the party! 

     [ "increase the peace" ]

    1: Increase (make more of) the peace (opposite of fighting).

      * e.g.,  ... First Guy: "Im gonna bash your f**king head in!" 


     [ "increase the peace" ]

    2: Means the same as decrease the war, but its better coz it rhymes.

      * e.g.,  ... Second Guy: "Increase the peace, man." 

     [ "buzz increase" ]

    1: A term used to describe something that is amusing when you're high, making you feel the high more or increasing the "buzz". Popular term in Ottawa, Canada

      * e.g.,  ... That Dave Chappelle video was a huge buzz increase! 

     [ "increase the yeast" ]

    1: increase the yeast derived from the saying, "increase the peace". Increasing yeast means to acquire more dough. Make mo' Money $$$.

      * e.g.,  ... Increase the yeast y'all! 1992! Laser eye surgery! 


     [ "increase the yeast" ]

    2: (not to be confused for yeast infections)

      * e.g.,  ... "johnny's been increasing mo' Yeast than darnell. Good for him." 

     [ "Maximum Increase" ]

    1: A term used to describe breeders who deserve economic compensation in the form of $1,000,000.

      * e.g.,  ... Doug: Yo fam, you hear about kyle and karen? 

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