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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 police chief said officers were combing through thousands of the suspect's social media posts, but added that Dorgan's gender identity was "irrelevant to the investigation at this point".

From BBC

"And there was Reverend Jesse Jackson," he added.

From BBC

Continuing on the military base would "advance US national security" and ensure the "security and stability across the Indian Ocean", the US Department of State added.

From BBC

There are hopes of a de-escalation in tensions within the Middle East, the senior foreign-exchange strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

There were many reasons why Leonardo didn’t join, but the company and others are always welcome, said KNDS’s Alary, who added that his company is working on a separate artillery project with the Italian company.

From The Wall Street Journal

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