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tack (on)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tack (on)

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

the ticket agency tacked on a hefty surcharge to what was already a hefty price for the theater tickets

Synonyms of tack (on)

add, adjoin, annex, append, subjoin

Words Related to tack (on)

affix, attach, fasten, fix, graft, hitch, tag, tie

infuse, inject, insert, interfuse, introduce

aggrandize, amplify, augment, beef (up), boost, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, increase, multiply, raise, swell (up)

elongate, lengthen, prolong, protract

enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify

complement, supplement, supply

enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen

Near Antonyms of tack (on)

detach, disconnect, disjoin, separate, unfasten

amputate, cut, excise, lop (off), sever

contract, decrease, diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten

compress, condense, constrict, cut back, retrench

Antonyms of tack (on)

abate, bate, deduct, knock off, remove, subtract, take off

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