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augment

aug·ment

augment

 
 
pronunciation:
awg ment
part of speech: verb
inflections: augments, augmenting, augmented
definition: to make greater in size or amount; increase.
She augmented her problems by not asking for help.
synonyms:
enlarge, expand, intensify
antonyms:
abate, decrease
similar words:
amplify, boost, compound, deepen, elaborate, elevate, heighten, increase, lengthen, magnify, multiply, pad, strengthen, swell, widen