Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for IN-CREASE'
IN-CREASE', v.t.2
- To augment or make greater in bulk, quantity or amount; as, to increase wealth or treasure; to increase a sum or value.
- 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.
- To extend; to lengthen; as, to increase distance.
- To extend; to spread; as, to increase fame or renown.
- To aggravate; as, to increase guilt or trespass.
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