Augment
To increase or enlarge something by adding to it; to supplement or enhance.
verbAugment
To increase or enlarge something by adding to it; to supplement or enhance.
verbImagine This
Imagine a small town that grows bigger as new shops, houses, and parks are added. Each new addition augments the town’s size and vitality.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
A rising graph with an upward arrow
Remember This
Augment is used both in everyday language and in specialized terms like augmentation (a medical procedure) and augmented reality (technology that adds digital elements to the real world).
Other Forms
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increase; enlarge; enhance; amplify; supplement; add to
Note
Use augment with a direct object (augment something) and avoid using it with 'in' (augment in size is less natural than augment the size of). Common synonyms include increase, enlarge, and enhance.