Augment : Synonyms and Antonyms
Augment
( Verb )
He augmented his income by writing short stories.
Synonyms:
1. Add to
2. Amplify
3. Boost
4. Build up
5. Dilate
6. Enhance
7. Enlarge
8. Expand
9. Extend
10. Grow
11. Intensify
12. Magnify
13. Multiply
Contextual Examples:
Many new words have been added to this edition of the Dictionary.
He asked you to amplify your earlier statement.
The unexpected win helped to boost the team’s morale.
The pupils of your eyes get dilated when you enter a dark room.
The photograph is considerably enlarged.
The terrorists have intensified their bombing campaigns.
Antonyms:
1. Contract
2. Curtail
3. Cut down
4. Decrease
5. Diminish
6. Lessen
7. Lower
8. Reduce
9. Shrink
Contextual Examples:
Metals contract as they get cooler.
We must try to curtail our expenditure.
The Doctor told him to cut down his drinking.
Interest in this sport is steadily decreasing.
His strength has diminished over the years.
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