Verbs for Increases in Quantity or Size

to become larger in amount or size

The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day.

to become larger and uncomfortable, often due to gas or excess fluid

Consuming too much salty food can cause your body to bloat.

to cause something to stick out, often due to pressure or excess

Tightening the screws too much may bulge the surface of the wooden board.

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.

the pointed top of a mountain

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort.

at or toward a higher level or position

She looked up and saw the bird perched above her.

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?

to make something full by air or gas

He inflated the balloon by blowing air into it until it reached its maximum size.

(of prices, shares, etc.) to abruptly and significantly increase

After a positive earnings report, the company's stock surged by 20% in a single day.

to grow in amount or number rapidly

As technology improved, the number of smartphone users began to proliferate.

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

The demand for the new product skyrockets as soon as it hits the market.

to be logically consistent

The financial figures in the report don't add up; there seems to be an error.

(of an amount or price) to increase rapidly

After the release of their new product, the company's stock prices shot up.

to enlarge or lengthen something

She extends her hand for a friendly handshake.

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

The river widens as it flows towards the sea.

to increase the dimension of something

The designer decided to thicken the walls of the building to enhance its structural integrity.

to increase the length or duration of something

They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes.

to expand or enlarge the size or dimensions of something

The city council plans to broaden the sidewalks downtown to accommodate more pedestrians.

to stretch something in order to make it longer

The tailor elongated the curtains to better fit the high ceiling.

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.

to grow or increase in size or dimensions

Our garden is enlarging as we add more plants and flowers.

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

She augments her income by taking on freelance projects.

to increase in size or width

The pupils of the eyes dilate in low light conditions.

to increase something to the highest possible level

She always tries to maximize her productivity by planning her tasks efficiently.

to improve something by adding something to it

She supplements her diet with vitamins for better health.

to change the size of something

She resizes the images to fit them into the presentation slides.

to increase something, such as a quantity, level, or value

The manager's decision to bump up employee benefits was well-received.

to make someone or something more powerful, important, or wealthy

The company's new policies are designed to aggrandize the CEO's influence.

to inject air into an object using a tool

Before the bike ride, he needed to pump up his tires.

to make something increase in amount, intensity, or production

The factory ramps the production up during peak seasons.