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Definition supplement in British English

supplement verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsʌplɪment/
1

to add something extra in order to improve something or make it bigger

Example

Heat from the chimneys is pumped back in to supplement the heating system.

Example

Our findings are supplemented with material from other surveys.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
1.1

to add extra money to the amount that you normally earn

Example

He was able to supplement his income by writing stories.

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disburse spend pay
1.2

to add extra or different food to the amount that you normally eat

Example

Their diet was often supplemented by home-grown vegetables.

Synonyms and related words
5:2 diet abstemious Atkins diet
Definition supplement in British English