Definition for IN-CREASE'

IN-CREASE', v.t.2

  1. To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity or amount; as, to increase wealth or treasure; to increase a sum or value.
  2. To advance in quality; to add to any quality or affection; as, to increase the strength of moral habits; to increase love, zeal or passion.
  3. To extend; to lengthen; as, to increase distance.
  4. To extend; to spread; as, to increase fame or renown.
  5. To aggravate; as, to increase guilt or trespass.

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