add
verb (used with object)
to unite or join so as to increase the number, quantity, size, or importance.
have added
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present perfectof add.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Job losses and falling purchasing power have added to industry's woes by depressing consumer spending.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Further refinery constraints in Russia and in China have added to the bottleneck of refined products.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
In other words, Mr. President, he might have added, we come to praise you, not pressure you into taking any actions that you don’t feel like taking.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
More recent approaches have added additional layers of complexity.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
In some cases I have felt an explanation for the classification of a particular beast is necessary and have added footnotes accordingly.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
