6 Stronger Synonyms for “Increased” on a Resume
"Increased" is a solid results verb, but when every achievement bullet uses it, the repetition dulls the impact. Diversify your growth language to keep each bullet fresh.
Synonyms with Resume Examples
Each alternative below includes a real resume bullet point so you can see it in context.
1. Boosted
“Boosted email click-through rates by 35% by implementing personalized subject line testing”
2. Grew
“Grew the customer base from 2,000 to 15,000 accounts in 18 months through targeted outreach campaigns”
3. Expanded
“Expanded the product into 4 new markets, contributing $3M in incremental annual revenue”
4. Amplified
“Amplified social media engagement by 150% through a user-generated content strategy”
5. Elevated
“Elevated the team's sprint velocity by 40% after introducing daily standups and retrospectives”
6. Accelerated
“Accelerated revenue growth from 12% to 28% year-over-year by launching a self-serve pricing tier”
Match the synonym to the scale: "Boosted" for moderate gains, "Doubled" or "Tripled" for multiples, "Surged" for dramatic growth, "Expanded" for scope.