This is the 6244th most frequent Russian word.
увеличились
"Increased" or "expanded."
'увеличились' here is used in the context of quantitative growth, indicating an increase in numbers or amount.
Цены на бензин увеличились за последний год.
The prices of gasoline have increased over the last year.
'увеличились' is utilized to describe physical changes leading to a larger size or space.
После ремонта комнаты увеличились в размере.
After the renovation, the rooms have increased in size.
Here, 'увеличились' implies an escalation in costs or expenditures brought about by specific causes.