Augment

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To make something larger, greater, or more substantial by adding to it.

“The council voted to augment the existing cycle network with twelve new dedicated lanes.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

Syllables

aug·ment

Related Words

Synonyms

increase enlarge expand supplement boost enhance

Antonyms

reducediminishdecrease lessen

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends with MENT which is a familiar suffix, AUGM opening narrows the field quickly

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, G and M together provide a solid mid-range score for a seven-letter play

Words Related to Augment

Words you can make from Augment

Shorter words formed from the letters in “augment”.

gnetum magnet nutmeg agent ament antum atune augen auget autem etang gamut gaunt genua gteau manet mange meant menat menta mnage muang munga munge

Add a letter to make a longer word

8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “augment”.

argument

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