add

(noun) a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders. Synonyms: attention deficit disorder, ADD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, hyperkinetic syndrome, minimal brain dysfunction, minimal brain damage, MBD.

(verb) make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of. Examples: "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."

(verb) state or say further. Synonyms: append, supply. Example: "`it doesn't matter,' he supplied."

(verb) bestow a quality on. Synonyms: lend, impart, bestow, contribute, bring. Examples: "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."

(verb) make an addition by combining numbers. Synonyms: add together. Example: "Add 27 and 49, please!."

(verb) determine the sum of. Synonyms: total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate, tote up, add together, tally, add up. Example: "Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town."

(verb) constitute an addition. Example: "This paper will add to her reputation."