v. t. | 1. | To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on). |
2. | To join or unite, as one thing to another, or as several particulars, so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate. Hence: To sum up; to put together mentally; | |
3. | To append, as a statement; to say further. | |
v. i. | 1. | To make an addition. To add to, to augment; to increase; |
2. | To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; |
Noun | 1. | ADD - a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders |
Verb | 1. | add - make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, zise or scope of; "We added two students to that dorm room"; "She added a personal note to her letter"; "Add insult to injury"; "Add some extra plates to the dinner table" |
2. | add - state or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied" | |
3. | add - bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program" | |
4. | add - make an addition by combining numbers; "Add 27 and 49, please!" Synonyms: add together | |
5. | add - determine the sum of; "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town" | |
6. | add - constitute an addition; "This paper will add to her reputation" |