aug
ment
Third Person
augments
Present Participle
augmenting
Past Tense
augmented
Past Participle
augmented
1
to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount
transitive
- She augments her income by taking on freelance projects.
- The improvements made to the software have augmented its performance significantly.
- The company is augmenting its product line to cater to diverse customer needs.
- The chef augmented the flavor of the dish by adding a special blend of spices.
- The city plans to augment public transportation services in the coming years.
2
to increase or grow in size, quantity, or intensity
- 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.
- The excitement in the crowd started to augment as the performers took the stage.
- In times of crisis, volunteer efforts often augment as communities come together to support those in need.
- As the economy improves, consumer spending tends to augment, driving overall economic growth.