No. 2,624 in Russian
увеличивать
To increase.
In a sentence
Мы планируем увеличить бюджет на следующий год.
We plan to increase the budget for the next year.
The word 'увеличить' (to increase) is used in its infinitive form to express the plan to enlarge or make larger the budget.
С ростом популярности фильма его сборы начали увеличиваться.
As the film's popularity grew, its earnings started to increase.
Here, 'увеличиваться' (to increase, reflexive form) is used to describe an ongoing process of gaining in quantity.
Эти упражнения помогут увеличить силу ваших мышц.
These exercises will help to increase the strength of your muscles.
In this example, 'увеличить' (to increase) is used to indicate an improvement or enhancement in muscle strength as a result of exercises.
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