And so, knowledge from the past, mixed up with assumptions about that knowledge, which may be more or less appropriate, is used to augment information provided by the senses.
Source: tatoeba (43030)
Augment
/ɔɡˈmɛnt/
Synonyms for "augment" (212 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (43)
Verb(13 words)
Noun(5 words)
Strong matches (63)
Noun(13 words)
boost ecosystem vitalityboost outputboostingbumpscapacitating programcoding infused curriculumcomplete animalcomponent upgradeenhancingenrichingescalatingfortifyinggaining
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (106)
Noun(21 words)
gainsgreatsheighteningincrease maximum work capacityincreasingincrementsintensifying adverb examplesmakeweightmore completemore network modelmore school community programold french encreistreoutriggersretrofitscale levelsuperchargingsupplementingsupplementsswellestvamp
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Verb(25 words)
generate more datagiganticizegrewgrownheightensimproveincrease outputincreasedincreasesincrementincrementedlargenmagnifiedpotentiateproliferatedproliferatesreenforcereenforcesreinforcedstrengthen
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Determiner(2 words)
more cultural practicemore tort claim limit
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: enhance, enlarge, increase, raise, abundance increase.
- Sentence evidence is available for augment, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "augment".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "augment"
Keep "augment" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "augment" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "augment", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "augment" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entrieschangedata manipulationdata processingenhancementexperimental methodgrowgrowthimprovementincreasemodificationsampling technique
More specific
9 entriesboostenlargementenrichmentexpansionextensionimage augmentationnoise injectionsynthetic data generationupgrade
Collocations
5 entriesaugmentation factoraugmentation processaugmentation techniquesdata augmentationdataset augmentation
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Peasants often have a secondary activity to augment their income.
Source: tatoeba (1152259)
“O Allah, You created me when I was not worthy of mention; And You provided for me when I had nothing; And I wronged my soul and sinned, and I confess my guilt. If You forgive me, that will in no way diminish Your sovereignty; And if You punish me, that will in no way augment Your authority. You can find others to punish besides me, But I can find no one to forgive me but You. Truly, You are the most merciful of those who show mercy.”
Source: tatoeba (3355326)
It is astonishing to what lengths they will go to augment their already enormous amounts of wealth.
Source: tatoeba (6090584)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "augment"?
Closest matches include enhance, enlarge, increase, raise, abundance increase.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "augment"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.