As a Noun: 1. A rise in the number, level, or amount of something. English = increase. 2. An increase in the height of something; or an increase in your wages or salary. English = rise; raise. 3. Money you have put aside (usually in a bank or a building society) for another time when you may need it, or an increase in that money. English = savings. 4. The growth in value of something over time. English = appreciation. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To become larger in terms of the number, level, or amount of something. English = increase. 2. To move something so that it is in a higher position; to be in a higher position. English = raise, elevate; (be) raised, (be) elevated. 3. Of money put aside in a bank or building society, to grow or become larger; to increase savings; to accumulate money. 4. To grow in value over time. English = appreciate.