augment
verb (used with object)
to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase.
augmenting
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present participleof augment.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In an interview with AFP last month, Banga said the private capital should be seen as augmenting, not replacing, development financing and that it is needed to address the developing world's vast financial needs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“We are seeing growing evidence that AI is augmenting workflows rather than cannibalizing them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Lewenstein believes AI’s true promise lies in augmenting, not automating, human capabilities.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
Area fire departments have said they are prepositioning resources and augmenting staffing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
Diminishing or augmenting chords does strange things to the way they behave.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
