Verb v verb + noun phrase

 "To increase" is stronger and more direct than phrases like "to make an increase" or "to cause an increase" because it is more concise and eliminates unnecessary words. In English, concise and direct language is often perceived as more powerful and effective. Using a single verb instead of a verb+noun phrase can make the sentence clearer and more impactful. Here are ten examples illustrating this principle:

1. Verb+Noun Phrase: "They will perform an investigation." Improved with Verb Alone: "They will investigate."

2. Verb+Noun Phrase: "She will make a decision." Improved with Verb Alone: "She will decide."

3. Verb+Noun Phrase: "The company is conducting a review." Improved with Verb Alone: "The company is reviewing."

4. Verb+Noun Phrase: "He will provide assistance." Improved with Verb Alone: "He will assist."

5. Verb+Noun Phrase: "We need to carry out an analysis." Improved with Verb Alone: "We need to analyze."

6. Verb+Noun Phrase: "The government will implement an enforcement." Improved with Verb Alone: "The government will enforce."

7. Verb+Noun Phrase: "They are going to have a discussion." Improved with Verb Alone: "They are going to discuss."

8. Verb+Noun Phrase: "She will take a photograph." Improved with Verb Alone: "She will photograph."

9. Verb+Noun Phrase: "The team will do a presentation." Improved with Verb Alone: "The team will present."

10. Verb+Noun Phrase: "He plans to make a prediction." Improved with Verb Alone: "He plans to predict."

In each of these examples, the verb alone conveys the action more directly and succinctly, which is generally preferred in effective communication.