Resume Word Choice

Another word for "increase" on a resume

"Increase" is fine — but vary it and always attach a figure.

6 stronger alternatives

Use the verb that names the real outcome — then quantify it.

verb

Grew

For revenue, users, or audience.

verb

Boosted

For a metric you lifted noticeably.

verb

Expanded

For reach, market, or scope.

verb

Scaled

For volume that grew fast.

verb

Drove

For a result you actively caused.

verb

Doubled / Tripled

When the multiple is exact.

Before & after

Swap the weak word, add a number, name the impact.

Weak
Increased website traffic.
Strong
Grew organic traffic from 12K to 94K monthly visits in 9 months through a programmatic SEO build.

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Frequently asked questions

Strong alternatives include Grew, Boosted, Expanded, Scaled, Drove, Doubled / Tripled. Choose the one that names the specific outcome you produced, and pair it with a number wherever you can.
"Increase" is fine — but vary it and always attach a figure.
Yes — but balance them with the exact keywords from the job description. ATS matches on the terms the role uses, so mirror those in your skills section and use vivid action verbs in your bullets.
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