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

Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Another day, another data center controversy to add to the ever-growing heap. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

As the extra player added to Atlanta’s roster for its doubleheader against the New York Mets in late July, Smith-Shawver, 23, went 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out four batters. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The destruction of the ozone layer would allow hazardous ultraviolet radiation to rain down on the planet, adding to the series of climate cataclysms that would threaten civilization and most life on Earth. — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for add to

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