English verb: maximize | |||
| 1. | maximize (change) make as big or large as possible | ||
| Samples | Maximize your profits!. | ||
| Synonyms | maximise | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | increase | ||
| Antonyms | minimize, minimise | ||
| 2. | maximize (change) make the most of | ||
| Samples | He maximized his role. | ||
| Synonyms | maximise | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | exploit, tap | ||