Aumentar
Example: Precisamos aumentar a produção para atender a demanda crescente.
Definition
"Aumentar" means to make something larger or greater in size, quantity, or intensity. It involves the action of increasing or enhancing an amount or degree, as in boosting production to meet growing demand.
Etymology
The verb "aumentar" comes from the Latin word 'augmentare,' which means to increase or enlarge. It is related to 'augmentum,' meaning increase or growth. Did you know? The root of the word is also linked to the idea of adding or making something bigger, which perfectly fits the meaning of "aumentar."
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