zunehmen

Definitions of zunehmen
  1. verb
    increase or develop
    synonyms: gewinnen
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    type of:
    ansteigen, anwachsen, vergrößern, vermehren
    become bigger or greater in amount
  2. verb
    increase (one's body weight)
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    antonyms:
    abnehmen
    take off weight
    type of:
    verwandeln, verändern, wandeln, ändern
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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