添える

そえる

to garnish

N1 #13,882

Also a form of

添うそう potential to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.) N1

Meanings

ichidan verb, transitive to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift)
to add to as support; to prop up
to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.)
archaic to mimic; to imitate
archaic to draw something near to oneself; to approach nearby

Its kanji

添テン · そ.える、そ.う annexed, accompany, marry, suit, meet, satisfy, attach, append, garnish, imitate

In sentences

ソースは別べつに添そえてください。 I'd like to have the sauce on the side, please. #213763

機知きちは会話かいわに趣おもむきを添そえる。 Wit gives zest to conversation. #183343