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augment

/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/verb

To increase the size, amount, or value of something by adding to it.

Example sentences

  • “Many teachers augment their income by tutoring.”
  • “The city hired extra officers to augment its police force.”
  • “The museum augmented its collection with gifts from private donors.”

Formal; often with income, supply, force, or power. Everyday alternatives are 'increase' and 'boost'.

Synonyms for augment

  • increase
  • boost
  • supplement
  • enlarge
  • expand

Antonyms

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