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add

[ad] / æd /
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 did add that the club's hierarchy "need to act decisively" after relegation.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

A few lines of explanation or context on a wall label can add perspective for even the most informed visitor, and provides crucial support to those with less foundational exposure and access to art.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The sales volume growth overseas also remains on track, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Earnings due after the closing bell from United Airlines, Capital One Financial, and Chubb may add to that total.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“Hey,” I say, and then add, “I brought chips.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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