Describing Trends

climb

To increase gradually over a period of time.

decline

To become smaller, weaker, or less in amount or value.

decrease

To become less in size, number, amount, or value.

drop

To go down, often quickly or suddenly.

fall

To decrease or move to a lower level.

fluctuate

To change frequently between higher and lower levels.

grow

To become larger, greater, or more over time.

increase

To become greater in number, amount, or value

level off

To stop rising or falling and remain at about the same level.

plummet

To fall very quickly and by a large amount.

plunge

To decrease suddenly and dramatically.

reach a peak

To reach the highest point or maximum level.

recover

To return to a higher level after a fall or decline.

rise

To increase and move to a higher level.

rocket

To increase extremely quickly.

stabilize

To become steady and stop changing significantly.