To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax.
To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.
To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.
(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
The creation of one or more new stitches; see Increase (knitting).
For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger
Offspring, progeny
An amount by which a quantity is increased.
To moderate or relax; to diminish or weaken the striking characteristics of; to soften.
To make a television program, piece of writing, etc. less offensive and so more suitable for a family audience.
To relax; to make quieter or less obtrusive; to make milder.