zunehmen

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten

• This town is increasing in population.

  Die Bevölkerungszahl dieser Stadt nimmt zu.

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• Security was increased in the city.

  Die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen in der Stadt wurden erhöht.

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zunehmen

To make (a quantity, etc.) larger

zunehmen

To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolificselten

zunehmen

To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to waxselten

An amount by which a quantity is increased

• Crime is on the increase.

  Die Kriminalität steigt.

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• When you run, your heart rate increases.

  Wenn man läuft, geht der Puls in die Höhe.

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For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

Offspring, progenyselten

The creation of one or more new stitches; see Increase (knitting)selten