Meaning 1neutral; often used in reports and formal writing · 82%
Greater or more frequent than before; present in larger numbers or to a greater degree.
Natural examples
Nach dem Sturm gab es vermehrte Anfragen bei der Gemeinde.
After the storm, the municipality received more inquiries.
Im Herbst treten vermehrt Erkältungen auf.
Colds occur more frequently in autumn.
Die Klinik sucht wegen des vermehrten Patientenaufkommens zusätzliche Pflegekräfte.
The clinic seeks extra nurses because patient numbers have increased.
Usage note
Vermehrt is the past participle of vermehren and inflects as an adjective. It is also used adverbially; comparison is uncommon.
Mini-lesson: vermehrt
Greater or more frequent than before; present in larger numbers or to a greater degree. Vermehrt is the past participle of vermehren and inflects as an adjective. It is also used adverbially; comparison is uncommon.
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