increase

/ɪnˈkɹiːs/verb
Elementary
1

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten.

2

To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

3

To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.

4

To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing