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MAXIMIZE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make as big or large as possible

Example:

Maximize your profits!

Synonyms:

maximise; maximize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "maximize" is one way to...):

increase (make bigger or more)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Antonym:

minimize (make small or insignificant)

Derivation:

maximization (the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position)

maximum (the greatest possible degree)

maximum (the largest possible quantity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Make the most of

Example:

He maximized his role

Synonyms:

maximise; maximize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "maximize" is one way to...):

exploit; tap (draw from; make good use of)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

maximum (the greatest possible degree)

maximum (the largest possible quantity)

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