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 | ||