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augmentto increase the size, amount, or value of something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to increase the size, amount, or value of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːɡment/

Korean meaning: 증가시키다, 늘리다, 보강하다

Korean pronunciation: **오**그먼트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother decided to augment her pension by selling homemade kimchi online.
  • The professor tried to augment his lecture with memes, but his students found it cringey.
  • Virtual reality can augment the learning experience in medical education.

augment

VERB

//ˈɔːɡment//

to increase the size, amount, or value of something

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💡 Concept

A master metalsmith augments a simple sword with multiple glowing magical crystals and intricate gold filigree, significantly increasing its power and complexity.

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augment rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Augment the growth with bright enjoyment — one clever scientist helps a small plant become enormous.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːɡment/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːɡment/

🌳Etymology

Rootaug
Suffix-ment

Origin

From Latin 'augmentum' meaning 'increase' or 'growth', derived from the verb 'augere' meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow'. The word entered English through Old French 'augmenter'.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother decided to augment her pension by selling homemade kimchi online.

😄 Fun example

The professor tried to augment his lecture with memes, but his students found it cringey.

Virtual reality can augment the learning experience in medical education.

The restaurant augmented their menu with vegan options to attract more customers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

increaseenhanceexpandboostenlarge

Antonyms

decreasereducediminish

Related

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