A2 — Elementaryverb
aumentare
to increase
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
cresceresalireincrementareampliare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
diminuirecalareridurreabbassare
Usage note
'Crescere' has a growth connotation (biological, personal). 'Salire' is used for prices, temperature. 'Incrementare' is more formal/business language.
Example
"I prezzi dei biglietti sono aumentati molto quest'anno."
"Ticket prices have increased a lot this year."
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