German VERB B2 Rank 14004

anwachsen

to grow / increase

anwachsen – wuchs an – ist angewachsen

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anwachsen vs steigen

to rise / climb

„Steigen“ and „anwachsen“ both describe an increase. „Steigen“ is especially suitable for measurable numbers, values, or levels. „Anwachsen“ presents something more as a growing amount or scope, although the two uses partly overlap.

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anwachsen

Der Mitgliederbestand wächst jeden Monat an.

The membership base grows every month.

steigen

Die Zahl der Mitglieder steigt jeden Monat.

The number of members increases every month.

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