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.

Instead of “increased”, try
BoostedGrewExpandedAmplifiedElevatedAccelerated

Synonyms with Resume Examples

Each alternative below includes a real resume bullet point so you can see it in context.

1. Boosted

Example

“Boosted email click-through rates by 35% by implementing personalized subject line testing”

2. Grew

Example

“Grew the customer base from 2,000 to 15,000 accounts in 18 months through targeted outreach campaigns”

3. Expanded

Example

“Expanded the product into 4 new markets, contributing $3M in incremental annual revenue”

4. Amplified

Example

“Amplified social media engagement by 150% through a user-generated content strategy”

5. Elevated

Example

“Elevated the team's sprint velocity by 40% after introducing daily standups and retrospectives”

6. Accelerated

Example

“Accelerated revenue growth from 12% to 28% year-over-year by launching a self-serve pricing tier”

Pro Tip

Match the synonym to the scale: "Boosted" for moderate gains, "Doubled" or "Tripled" for multiples, "Surged" for dramatic growth, "Expanded" for scope.

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