Add and Upgrade

Add

Add verb - To join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase.

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Upgrade and add are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upgrade" instead a verb "Add".

Nearby Words: added, adding

Upgrade verb - To move higher in rank or position.

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Add and upgrade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Add" instead a verb "Upgrade".

Nearby Words: upgrading, upgraded, upgradable

ability	add ability	upgrade ability
character	add character	upgrade character
power	add power	upgrade power
stuff	add stuff	upgrade stuff
Other words: material, characters, level, damage, armor, points, powers, weapons, abilities.

The lack of equipment enhancement from socketing is compensated for by nearly everything being enchanted, and there being several ways to upgrade or add enchantments.

Source: Socketed Equipment
It's the reason HEX seems to add or upgrade parts of its own accord, and part of the reason that not using magic is one of the most important skills a wizard can utilize.

Source: Sentient Cosmic Force
More Dakka: If you're getting overwhelmed by the sheer number of ships in a particular wave, just add more guns (or upgrade the ones you have already.) Stylistic Suck: When you initially purchase anything graphics or sound-wise, it will look/sound like crap until you upgrade it some more.

Source: Video Game / Upgrade Complete

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