as in to add
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
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Recent Examples of append
Professional roles are often appended with -in to denote the female form: der Lehrer (male teacher) becomes die Lehrerin (female teacher).
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Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Those full-album renditions will be appended with second sets throwing in fan favorites from the rest of the Scottish indie-pop band’s catalog.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 19 Aug. 2025
Trustees appended letters of support from notable Jewish leaders, including Michigan Hillel’s top rabbi and the Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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The warmth of these paint colors counteracts the cool light in north-facing rooms, adds depth and character, and makes the otherwise cool spaces feel inviting.—
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Aldo Chelsey Pumps Last but not least the D’Orsay silhouette and 3-inch heel on the Aldo Chelsey Pumps add extra allure and drama to an already sophisticated shoe.—
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“Append.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/append. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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