accresce

əˈkrɛsɪ

Definitions

1. verb

to grow or increase in size, amount, or degree

“The population of the city began to accresce rapidly, causing housing shortages.”

2. noun

the act or process of growing or increasing in size, amount, or degree

“The accresce of the company’s profits was a testament to the CEO’s successful business strategies.”

Synonyms

  • augment
  • grow
  • increase

Antonyms

  • decrease
  • diminish
  • shrink