as in adds
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
the ticket agency tacked on a hefty surcharge to what was already a hefty price for the theater tickets
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The modern high neck adds a sophisticated detail that will instantly elevate your entire look.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
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The large spiral staircase adds an air of grandeur, likewise for the back garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Tacks (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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