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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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Already, the costs are starting to add up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This bundle of fees includes mortgage-application charges, title insurance and legal fees that typically add up to 2% to 5% of the home’s purchase price.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

When BBC Verify went back to Centcom with the experts' analysis, it said it had "nothing to add" to its original statement.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

These setups suggest viewing weakness as a chance to add energy names, not exit.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Can I—can I have them back? I’d like to know how it ends. It’s about a different world,” I add quickly.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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