augment
To make something greater by adding to it; to supplement.
Examples
In a meeting
“We plan to augment the team with two contractors during the busy season.”
Over coffee
“I augment my income by freelancing on weekends.”
Why this word
increase
Augment implies strategic addition to enhance existing value, while increase simply means making larger in quantity
expand
Augment suggests adding to strengthen or improve, while expand focuses on making bigger in scope or size
supplement
Augment emphasizes enhancement of the core entity, while supplement suggests adding something extra alongside
Usage tip
Implies adding to an existing base, not replacing it. Common in tech (augmented reality) and staffing (augment the team).
Etymology
Latin augmentare — augere (to increase, grow)
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