augment

verb
/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

Meaning

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.
To increase or strengthen something.
To make greater by adding to it; increase.

Example Sentences

The company plans to augment its workforce with new recruits.

The company plans to augment its workforce.

The company plans to augment its workforce next year.

Example Expressions

augmented reality

Synonyms

increase, enhance, boost, expand, enlarge, Increase, Enhance, Expand, amplify
Entry 1
increase, enhance, boost, expand, enlarge
Entry 2
Increase, Enhance, Expand
Entry 3
enhance, amplify, expand

Antonyms

diminish, reduce, lessen, Decrease, Reduce, Diminish, decrease
Entry 1
diminish, reduce, lessen
Entry 2
Decrease, Reduce, Diminish
Entry 3
decrease, lessen, diminish

Collocations

augment income, augment resources, augment staff, augment capacity