mehren
Translation
to increase, to multiply, to augment
Examples
Er will sein Vermögen mehren.
He wants to increase his fortune.
Die Anzeichen für eine Krise mehren sich.
The signs of a crisis are increasing.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) mehren to increase ((sth.)) He is trying to increase his wealth.
sich mehren to increase, to multiply (intransitive) The doubts are increasing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vermehren (to increase), steigern (to raise), erhöhen (to raise); Antonyms: mindern (to reduce), verringern (to decrease).
Etymology
Derived from the adverb/adjective `mehr` ('more'). The verb means 'to make more'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the verb form of `mehr`. To 'more' something is to increase it. Often used reflexively: `sich mehren`.