AERATE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

aerate

verb

Definition of aerate

as in to augment

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Recent Examples of aerate Their colonies help aerate the soil and improve water filtration and the ants themselves serve as food for other species. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 May 2026 This helps to aerate the soil, improving its structure and aiding in healthy plant growth. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026 The drops and samples aerate into the atmosphere instead of obscuring it. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 10 Apr. 2026 Perlite helps aerate the soil and improve drainage, so your herb garden stays healthy. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerate

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Aftermarket devices that can boost or augment a vehicle’s native advanced driver assistance systems are the target of a new federal investigation this week.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
There is also ample storage, augmented by a big walk-in pantry.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of augment

Verb

Repeating that process places significant stress on components, increasing operational and capital costs due to the risk of failure, maintenance requirements and downtime.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Simply increasing your intake of legumes, which includes beans, may be an effective way to drop body fat.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of increase

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The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Kenneth Walker backtracked five yards behind the line of scrimmage to sidestep a tackle, then reached the edge before breaking another, then accelerated downfield before breaking one more and, in the end, produced a 30-yard run.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

Ionis Pharma said an experimental therapy for a rare form of ALS prolonged survival and slowed the progression of the disease in a Phase 3 clinical trial.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
Rich, moist, well-draining Masterwort Masterwort (Astrantia major) is often deadheaded throughout the summer to prolong its blooming.

— Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of prolong

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Erica amplifies travel writing across social media platforms; La Repubblica recognizes her as Italy's top digital influencer for her projects with the Italian Ministry of Culture, BBC Travel and more.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
That this moment arrives after Saturday’s uninspiring escape from Rutgers only amplifies the pressure on USC’s coach.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of amplify

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Valjean’s famous bread-theft-to-feed-his-starving-family here becomes a footchase/fight setpiece before he is caught and consigned to an ever-lengthening prison sentence.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Experts recommend pairing them with tights and shoes in a similar color to visually lengthen the legs.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthen

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The pants are buttery-soft, with a super-flattering, wide-leg silhouette that elongates my petite frame.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
But lady-like neutrals offer understated elegance that elongates the fingers and instantly softens the look of the hands.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of elongate

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