Resume synonyms
Synonyms for "Increased" on a resume
"Increased" is the single most common metric verb on resumes. It works — but only with a number attached. Without one it reads as a claim, and with one it can usually be upgraded to a verb that also explains the mechanism.
When to actually use "increased"
Use "increased" when the growth is the headline and the mechanism is obvious. Swap it when the how is the interesting part.
ATS-friendly alternatives
Grew
You expanded something over time — revenue, a team, an audience.
Boosted
You produced a sharp, attributable lift in a metric.
Accelerated
You made an existing trend move faster.
Scaled
You grew volume without a proportional increase in cost.
Doubled
Use the literal multiple when it is 2x or better — it lands harder.
Expanded
You widened reach, coverage, or scope.
Drove
You were the cause of the result, not a bystander to it.
Lifted
You raised a conversion or engagement rate specifically.
Before & after bullets
— Increased website traffic.
+ Grew organic traffic from 12K to 84K monthly sessions in 11 months by publishing 60 keyword-targeted guides.
— Increased sales by a lot.
+ Doubled regional revenue from $2.1M to $4.3M in 18 months by rebuilding the outbound motion.
Avoid these phrasings
These weaken the bullet and can hurt your ATS score:
- "Increased significantly"
- "Helped increase"
- "Contributed to an increase in"
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