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.
On our overview page for synonyms, you can find the best options of synonyms for a vast variety of words that are used in academic writing.
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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
“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. |
