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supplement

British pronunciation/sˈʌplɪmənt/
American pronunciation/ˈsəpɫəmənt/, /ˌsəpɫəˈmɛnt/
to supplement
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to increase or improve something by adding something to it

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2

add to the very end

synonyms : add on
affix
append
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3

serve as a supplement to

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Supplement
[NOUN]
1

a supplementary component that improves capability

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2

a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)

synonyms : supplementation
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3

a separate section, usually in the form of a colored magazine, sold with a newspaper

synonyms : addendum
postscript
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Examples
1Support your thyroid health by incorporating bladderwrack supplements into your daily routine.
2He's looking for part-time work to supplement his income.
3Most herbivores supplement a leafy diet with higher energy foods like fruit and seeds.
4People still were supplementing their retirement.
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