Append

usgb/əˈpend/
verb

To add something at the end as a supplementary or extension.

She decided to append a postscript to her letter.
Visual representation of "append" - To add something at the end as a supplementary or extension.

Often appears as...

  • append something to
  • append a document
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Supplementary Use

Use 'append' to indicate adding extra information that is not essential but helpful.

Illustration for Supplementary Use
You can append your contact information at the bottom.
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Conclusive Addition

'Append' implies something is being added at the end after the main part is complete.

Illustration for Conclusive Addition
She wrote her thesis and appended her references.
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Postscript Context

Commonly used when adding a P.S. in personal letters to add an afterthought.

Illustration for Postscript Context
P.S. I appended a small gift for you.
Visual representation of the word "Append"

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