augment

/ɑgˈmɛnt/

/ɔgˈmɛnt/

Other forms: augmented; augmenting; augments

Do you need to make something bigger, better, or stronger? Then you need to augment it. To augment is to increase the amount or strength of something.

Maybe your bike isn't getting around very well on hills: the bike needs to be augmented with a better set of tires. People augment their computers and phones all the time, adding new gadgets and apps. They augment the storage space in their cars by buying roof racks. If the President decides to augment taxes, taxes are going up. When you see the word augment, think "More!"

Definitions of augment

1. verb

   enlarge or increase
   type of:

   increase

   make bigger or more
2. verb

   grow or intensify
   “The pressure augmented”

   type of:

   grow

   become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain