Augment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ȯg-ˈment/ (verb) /ˈȯg-ˌment/ (noun) aug·ment

Meaning & Definition of Augment

Augment (verb)

  1. to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
  2. supplement
  3. to add an augment to (a verb form)

Augment (noun)

  1. a vowel prefixed or a lengthening of the initial vowel to mark past time especially in Greek and Sanskrit verbs

Augment (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make greater in size, amount, or number

    "our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players"

    similar: accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, increase, multiply, pump up, raise, stoke, supersize, swell, up
    related: boom, jump, skyrocket, spike, bump (up), ratchet (up), blow up, dilate, distend, inflate, draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch, develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, complement, supplement, beef (up), reinforce, strengthen, maximize, accumulate, amass, collect, follow up, parlay
    opposite: abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)
    near: abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten, compress, condense, constrict, contract, cut back, retrench

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Augment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Augment:

accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, increase, multiply, pump up, raise, stoke, supersize, swell, up

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Augment

Words with the opposite meaning of Augment:

abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)

Related Words for Augment

boom, jump, skyrocket, spike, bump (up), ratchet (up), blow up, dilate, distend, inflate, draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch, develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, complement, supplement, beef (up), reinforce, strengthen, maximize, accumulate, amass

Near Antonyms of Augment

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten, compress, condense, constrict, contract, cut back, retrench

Word Forms of Augment

Inflections: augmented, augmenting, augments

Derived words: augmenter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Augment

Middle English, from Anglo-French augmenter, from Late Latin augmentare, from Latin augmentum increase, from augēre to increase eke

First known use: 14th centuryt

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Frequently Asked Questions about Augment

What does "Augment" mean?

"Augment" means to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense.

What is another word for "Augment"?

Other words for "Augment" include accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, boost, build up, compound and enlarge. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Augment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Augment"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Augment". Common alternatives include accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate and expand.

What is the opposite of "Augment"?

Antonyms of "Augment" include abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen and lower. Near antonyms include abbreviate, abridge, curtail and shorten.

How do you use "Augment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Augment" in a sentence: "our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players".

Is "Augment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Augment" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Augment" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Augment" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Augment"?

"Augment" is pronounced /ȯg-ˈment/ as a verb and /ˈȯg-ˌment/ as a noun and divided into syllables as aug·ment.