Augment: meaning, definitions and examples
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augment
[ ɔːɡˈmɛnt ]
to increase
To make something greater by adding to it. It can refer to physical objects, such as adding more ingredients to a recipe, or to abstract things like adding more details to a story.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| augment |
Typically used to describe the process of making something greater by adding to it, especially knowing the improvement is deliberate and often measurable.
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| increase |
Most commonly used to refer to a rise in number or amount, often seen in statistical, numerical, or financial contexts.
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| enlarge |
Used when talking about making something physically bigger or more extensive, often related to objects, images, or physical spaces.
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| expand |
General term for making something larger in scope, volume, or area, often used for businesses, ideas, or territories.
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Examples of usage
- By adding more spices, you can augment the flavor of the dish.
- She decided to augment her presentation with visuals to make it more engaging.
Translations
Translations of the word "augment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aumentar
🇮🇳 बढ़ाना
🇩🇪 vergrößern
🇮🇩 menambah
🇺🇦 збільшувати
🇵🇱 zwiększać
🇯🇵 増加する
🇫🇷 augmenter
🇪🇸 aumentar
🇹🇷 artırmak
🇰🇷 증가시키다
🇸🇦 زيادة
🇨🇿 zvětšit
🇸🇰 zväčšiť
🇨🇳 增加
🇸🇮 povečati
🇮🇸 aukast
🇰🇿 ұлғайту
🇬🇪 გაზრდა
🇦🇿 artırmaq
🇲🇽 aumentar
Etymology
The word 'augment' comes from the Latin word 'augmentare', which means 'to increase' or 'to make greater'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of augmentation can be found in various fields, from music composition to software development, where the goal is to enhance or improve something by adding to it.
See also: augmentation, augmented, augmenter.