acrecentar

Definitions of acrecentar
  1. verb
    make bigger or more
    synonyms: incrementar
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    antonyms:
    disminuir, reducir
    make smaller
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    agrandar, ampliar, anchar, ensanchar, hacer mayor
    make larger
    agrandar, ampliar, aumentar
    make large
    aumentar, multiplicar, multiplicarse
    combine or increase by multiplication
    ampliar, amplificar, ensanchar, expandir
    exaggerate or make bigger
    ensanchar
    extend in scope or range or area
    duplicar, duplicarse
    increase twofold
    triplicar, triplicarse
    increase threefold
    cuadruplicar, cuadruplicarse
    increase fourfold
    proliferar
    cause to grow or increase rapidly
    ensanchar
    make broader
    alargar, extenderse, prolongar
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
    alargar, distender, ensanchar, estirar, extender
    make long or longer by pulling and stretching
    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    grow together (of plants and organs)
    synonyms: aumentar
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    type of:
    combinar, mezclar
    mix together different elements
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