maximize
1. make as big or large as possible (Freq. 2) - Maximize your profits! • Syn: maximise • Ant: minimise (for: maximise), minimize • Derivationally related forms: maximisation (for: maximise), maximum (for: maximise), maximization, maximum • Hypernyms: increase • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something - Something ----s something 2. make the most of (Freq. 1) - He maximized his role • Syn: maximise • Derivationally related forms: maximum (for: maximise), maximum • Hypernyms: exploit, tap • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something
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