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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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It adds tang, salinity, and helps loosen the dip to your ideal consistency.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Destination switching has become something else for holidaymakers to consider as they hunt for better value for money, he adds, saying that Montenegro, Malta and Madeira have seen increased popularity.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

“Conversely, any setback in negotiations could quickly reverse the move and revive upward momentum on crude,” Broccardo adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

"Our findings suggest the picture is more complex," adds Dr Crestani.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

“But not in the shop. They’re only the managers. The owner lives in San Francisco, and he’s the one who makes all the hiring decisions. Don’t worry,” she adds when she sees my face fall.

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