add to

verb

added to; adding to; adds to

: to make (something) larger, better, or greater

He bought another rare coin to add to his collection.

The funny characters really add to the story.

The loud music added to the confusion.

Examples of add to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of the historic elements, like the original doors and staircase railings, remain and add to the charm of the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

And while a little background noise can add to the energy of a place, nobody — especially me — wants to shout across the table just to have a conversation. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026

To add to the frustration, tens of millions of Americans have been served TV ads for elections in states far from their own. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for add to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou