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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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"Another important aspect is that our bees were fully naïve," Loukola adds.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

With U.S. markets closed for Independence Day celebrations, currency liquidity will be thin—an ideal time to have a large effect on the market, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The AI will work for us he adds.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The makeover adds a 24/7 membership-based creative lab with state-of-the-art music studios, co-working lounges, an updated rooftop bar called Somewhere Special, a restored theater and a curated retail shop for the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

“You’ve been holding out on us, Clara,” Titus adds.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila