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Augment
To increase or enlarge something by adding to it; to supplement or enhance.
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Imagine 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.
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Sounds Like
awg-muhnt
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Looks Like
A rising graph with an upward arrow
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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).
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Other Forms
augmentationnoun
augmentedadjective
augmentingparticiple
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Connect With
increase; enlarge; enhance; amplify; supplement; add to
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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.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- The company plans to augment its staff with several engineers.
- Taking vitamins can augment your energy levels throughout the day.
Synonyms
increaseenlargeexpandamplifyenhancesupplement
Antonyms
decreasereducediminish
Etymology
From Latin augmentare 'to increase', from augēre 'to increase'. The root aug- means 'to grow or increase'.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: Add Up, Grow More, ENlarge Today. A U G M E N T
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