make larger

VERB

enlarge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to augment boost broaden build develop expand extend grow inflate lengthen magnify multiply swell widen

STRONG

aggrandize amplify bulk diffuse dilate distend elaborate elongate embroider exaggerate expatiate heighten mount pad pyramid rise snowball spread stretch wax

WEAK

beef up blow up give details grow larger jack up jazz up slap on upsurge

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abbreviate abridge compress contract cut decrease diminish halt lessen lower narrow reduce restrict shorten shrink stop

STRONG

constrict decline drop fall simplify slump

WEAK

condense curtail

Example Sentences

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The trust allowed her client to make larger withdrawals, and she moved assets into her estate because she is in a lower tax bracket than the trust.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The former Goldman Sachs executive said she is hearing from business leaders that higher input costs, including those due to tariffs, could lead them to make larger price increases in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Earlier in July, Mr Bailey said the Bank was prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market showed signs of slowing down.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2025

“If they could make larger single crystals that would be fantastic,” says Stephen Goodnick, an electrical engineer at Arizona State University who specializes in creating electronic devices on top of diamond films.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 24, 2024

After Father got the first letter, he began to make larger glider models.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

make larger

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