Definition & Meaning of "augment"in English

to augment

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

amplify

boost

expand

grow

increase

Transitive: to augment sth

Examples

She augments her income by taking on freelance projects.

The improvements made to the software have augmented its performance significantly.

to increase or grow in size, quantity, or intensity

expand

grow

increase

manifold

Intransitive

Examples

With the arrival of spring, the bird population in the area begins to augment as migratory species return.

As technology advances, the capabilities of smartphones continue to augment.

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