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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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Edwards added: "It was all set up for a cup upset. We talked a lot about mentality over the past few days and the players showed a real desire to win."

From BBC

"That was not an easy conversation. She took her medicine," they said, but they added there had been a thorough investigation and nothing of substance was upheld.

From BBC

“Markets are now pricing in slightly more than two rate cuts from the Fed in 2026, with the first expected in the June-July period,” the team adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm not going to change who I am," she added.

From BBC

His name was attached to criticism of former sporting director Kevin Thelwell, with his unconvincing early performances only adding fuel to the fire of his doubters.

From BBC

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