No. 2,366 in Dutch
toenemen
"Toenemen" means "to increase" or "to grow."
In a sentence
Het aantal bezoekers in het museum is dit jaar toegenomen.
The number of visitors in the museum has increased this year.
In this sentence, 'toenemen' is used to describe a statistical increase in quantity over a period of time.
De betrokkenheid van de lokale gemeenschap neemt toe dankzij nieuwe campagnes.
The engagement of the local community is increasing thanks to new campaigns.
Here, 'toenemen' is used to describe the progressive growth or improvement of a quality or relationship due to external factors.
De temperatuur neemt sterk toe tijdens de middaguren.
The temperature rises significantly during the afternoon hours.
In this case, 'toenemen' refers to the gradual or noticeable increase of a natural phenomenon, specifically temperature, over a specified timeframe.
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