accrescere
to increase
verb ahk-KREH-sheh-reh Less Common
Origin: From Latin accrescere (to grow, increase).
Also means
to augment
Usage Note
Accrescere is a somewhat formal verb meaning to increase or augment in size, number, or intensity (accrescere il potere = to increase one's power). It is irregular: past participle accresciuto. Takes avere (transitive) or essere (intransitive). A common synonym in everyday speech is aumentare.
Examples
"Questo studio ha accresciuto le mie conoscenze."
Natural Translation
This study has increased my knowledge.
Literal Translation
This study has increased my knowledges.
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