- OE. incresenencresenenrescen, OF. encreistre, fr. L. increscere; pref. in- in + crescere to grow. See Crescent, and cf. Decrease
- To become greater or more in size, quantity, number, degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance; -- opposed to decrease.The waters increased and bare up the ark.He must increase, but I must decrease.The heavens forbid But that our loves and comforts should increase, Even as our days do grow!
- To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.Fishes are more numerous or increasing than beasts or birds, as appears by their numerous spawn.
- AstronTo become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax; as, the moon increases.To enlarge; extend; multiply; expand; develop; heighten; amplify; raise; enhance; spread; aggravate; magnify; augment; advance.
