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[ey-dee-dee] / ˈeɪˈdiˈdi /

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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He added that the merger didn’t cut costs or make the company more efficient.

From MarketWatch

However, if fragmented global supply chains push up import prices, curtail the supply of critical raw materials and add to capacity constraints, inflation could rise, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Solid performances in Europe, Germany, as well as overseas and emerging markets couldn’t fully offset these factors, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dormer added: "This raises serious questions around public confidence and transparency - democracy should always take place."

From BBC

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