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VERB

simple arithmetical process of increase; accumulation

Synonyms

STRONG

calculate cast compute count enumerate figure reckon sum summate tally tot total tote

WEAK

count up do addition reckon up tot up

Antonyms

STRONG

estimate guess subtract

WEAK

decrease deduct diminish lessen reduce remove withdraw

VERB

adjoin, increase; make further comment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost continue include reply

STRONG

affix annex ante append augment hike pad parlay piggyback snowball spike supplement sweeten tag

WEAK

beef up build up charge up cue in figure in flesh out heat up hike up hitch on hook on hook up with jack up jazz up join together plug into pour it on run up say further slap on soup up speed up step up tack on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

halt

STRONG

decrease detach subtract

WEAK

deduct diminish lessen reduce remove withdraw

Example Sentences

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The 2025 study adds another layer to that story by describing teeth from both Homo and an unidentified species of Australopithecus.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Mr. Herman adds that the Worthington firm “has no knowledge or information relating to the allegations of ‘improper attempts . . . to influence federal judges.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But it adds that such language is "far too general to give rise to any directly enforceable rights in relation to inquests, civil proceedings or prosecutions".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Capital, he adds, is supposed to flow to stocks with an improving return on invested capital.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

At my baffled expression, he adds, “Some say ‘June’ is a last name.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith