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Augment

verb

Augment means to add to something and make it stronger or better.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Augment mean?

Augment means to add to something and make it stronger or better.

Dictionary definition

To make something larger, stronger, or better by adding to it.

Example sentences

Augment in a sentence

easy

Extra practice can augment your skills.

medium

The chart helped augment the report.

hard

The teacher used examples to augment the lesson and make the idea clearer.

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Augment

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Sounds like

awg · ment · strongest beat: ment

Synonyms

Words like Augment

increaseUse when making something larger or greater.
enhanceUse when making something better or stronger.
Antonyms

Opposite words

reduceUse when making something smaller.
diminishUse when making something less strong or important.
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Word family

Augment word family

Base word

augment

verb

augmented

Made larger, stronger, or better in the past.

noun

augmentation

The act of adding to or improving something.

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