augment

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/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ English

Definitions

noun

(grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e- (a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
(grammar) In some Bantu languages, an additional vowel prepended to the noun prefix.
An increase.

verb

To increase; to make larger or supplement.“The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.”
To grow; to increase; to become greater.
To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
To increase an interval, especially the largest interval in a triad, by a half step (chromatic semitone).

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Synonyms

augmentative building increasing increment increase amplify grow enlarge extend widen broaden expand heighten enhanced strengthen raise

Associated

aorist airlift manpower capabilities reinforce vowel abilities capability existing replace supply verb

Rhymes

lament content present discontent dissent torment assent repent circumvent represent

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