append vs supplement

append

noun
  • An instance of writing more data to the end of an existing file. 

verb
  • To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex 

  • To write more data to the end of a pre-existing file, string, or other object. 

  • To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended 

supplement

noun
  • An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date. 

  • A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development. 

  • Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency. 

  • An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject. 

  • An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle. 

  • A surcharge, additional cost, especially for food in a restaurant. 

verb
  • To provide or make a supplement to something. 

How often have the words append and supplement occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )