增长

The trade deficit will go up 50%.

Economy is moving ahead at a good rate.

The economy continues to grow steady and sound.

Opposition to the war snowballed.

on the increase

grow at a five per cent pace

population growth; swell in population

zero growth

economic growth

hasty/sharp/steady increase

sustained/constant growth

growth elasticity

growth curve

growth potential

growth target

show negative growth

achieve a 10% increase

grow in wisdom

enrich/increase one's knowledge

enrich one's experience; broaden one's horizons; enlarge the mind

enhance/develop one's abilities