Synonyms of add

add 1 of 2

verb (1)

ˈad 

1

as in to attach

to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase

the band recently added a saxophonist and a keyboard player to its ranks

add another cup of flour to the mixture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attach
• introduce
• insert
• affix
• expand
• append
• annex
• augment
• enhance
• increase
• tack (on)
• inject
• reinforce
• multiply
• extend
• adjoin
• tie
• infuse
• subjoin
• supply
• fix
• tag
• complement
• amplify
• raise
• intensify
• lengthen
• enlarge
• supplement
• fasten
• prolong
• heighten
• boost
• enforce
• escalate
• maximize
• strengthen
• elongate
• swell (up)
• graft
• hitch
• compound
• magnify
• aggrandize
• beef (up)
• reenforce
• interfuse
• protract

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remove
• subtract
• deduct
• take off
• separate
• reduce
• abate
• cut
• detach
• disconnect
• decrease
• diminish
• knock off
• sever
• lessen
• excise
• lower
• amputate
• shorten
• contract
• bate
• curtail
• unfasten
• abridge
• abbreviate
• disjoin
• compress
• cut back
• condense
• lop (off)
• constrict
• retrench

2

as in to calculate

to combine (numbers) into a single sum

when she added all the phone charges herself, she discovered an error in her bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calculate
• sum
• count
• cast (up)
• compute
• total
• summate
• totalize
• put together
• number
• tabulate
• tell
• tot (up)
• tote (up)
• foot (up)
• table
• figure
• work out
• enumerate
• cipher
• tally
• reckon
• recompute
• refigure

add (to)

2 of 2

verb (2)

as in to increase

to make greater in size, amount, or number

the need to be back home before 5:00 p.m. adds to the difficulty of arranging the trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• accelerate
• expand
• augment
• boost
• raise
• multiply
• extend
• pump up
• build up
• enhance
• reinforce
• maximize
• compound
• amplify
• escalate
• swell
• intensify
• enlarge
• stoke
• strengthen
• up
• flesh (out)
• aggrandize
• draw out
• supplement
• hype
• supersize
• bump (up)
• ratchet (up)
• jump
• develop
• rachet (up)
• blow up
• prolong
• complement
• inflate
• spike
• skyrocket
• follow up
• lengthen
• heighten
• elongate
• boom
• dilate
• stretch
• distend
• accumulate
• beef (up)
• protract
• reenforce
• magnify
• collect
• amass
• parlay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• subtract (from)
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• lower
• downsize
• dwindle
• abate
• shorten
• curtail
• abridge
• abbreviate
• cut back
• minify
• contract
• de-escalate
• compress
• condense
• constrict
• retrench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of add

Verb

By landing Bane, the Magic add a sharpshooter who addresses one of Orlando’s biggest needs on the court. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025

And next year, most North American stores will add an assistant manager to their rosters. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 15 June 2025

The attack on Iran was supposed to occur in April but it was postponed, Netanyahu added. —Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 15 June 2025

Seeing the big picture in my own handwriting adds clarity and reduces cognitive clutter. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

Phrases Containing add

• add (to)
• add up (to)