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English in a Minute Series 4

Intermediate level

Verbs to use with 'increase'

Episode 241029 / 29 Oct 2024

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Introduction

An increase means that there is more of something There are some words that we often use with 'increase'. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'increase' with Phil in this video.

Common collocations with 'increase'

cause an increase
If something causes an increase - it makes it happen.

  • The new factory has caused an increase in pollution.

bring about an increase
Bringabout an increase is very similar to cause an increase. It can sometimes be slightly less direct. Something that brings about an increase, makes it happen.

  • If we can find a way to bring about an increase in the number of clients we have, we'll be more successful.

entail an increase
Entail an increase can mean to make an increase happen, or can mean that something involves an increase.

  • I like your plans, but they are going to entail a large increase in spending.

see an increase
We see an increase when it is visible and possible to observe.

  • If we look at climate figures, we can see an increase in temperatures around the world.

experience an increase
If something or someone experiences an increase, then it or they are affected by it.

  • Recently, the city has been experiencing an increase in crime. The police have been criticised.

show an increase
Data or other evidence can show an increase, if it makes it visible, or clear.

  • Official figures show an increase in health problems last year. It is clear to see that here is a problem

reflect an increase
Something can reflect an increase, if it shows it or is a consequence of the increase.

  • The chart reflects the increase in prices since the start of the year. You can see how steep the curve is.

represent an increase
Something that represents an increase, can show or be equivalent to the amount of the increase. 

  • The change in energy usage represents an increase of nearly 20%. We should try to find a way to reduce this.

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Phil
Do you want to increase your vocabulary? Use these verbs with 'increase'.
A change can cause an increase in something else. We can also say it can bring about an increase, or entail an increase.

Higher sales have brought about an increase in profits.
The growth of electric vehicles could entail an increase in electricity prices.

If we see or experience an increase, it just means that it's happening, and we know it.

We are experiencing an increase in technical problems.
Looking at the results, we can see an increase in students' grades.

Data can show, reflect, or represent an increase - it just means that it tells us about the increase.

This new share price represents an increase of 50%.
Climate data reflects the increase in global temperatures. It shows a steady increase.

Watching this video should bring about an increase in your vocabulary. Hopefully, you'll experience an increase in the number of words you can say!

 

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