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mehren

to increase

mehren – mehrte – hat gemehrt

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry mehren, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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mehren vs steigern

to increase

Steigern and mehren can both express that something is becoming greater. Steigern is especially suitable for measurable quantities such as revenue, performance, or value. Mehren is used more formally or in elevated language and is often associated with possessions or knowledge.

Visual example for steigern
mehren

Durch kluge Anlagen mehrt die Familie ihren Besitz.

Through wise investments, the family increases its holdings.

steigern

Durch kluge Anlagen steigert die Familie den Wert ihres Vermögens.

Through wise investments, the family increases the value of its assets.

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