grossir

Definitions of grossir
  1. verb
    increase in size, volume or significance
    synonyms: amplifier
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    type of:
    agrandir
    become larger or bigger
  2. verb
    add details to
    synonyms: broder, en rajouter
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    type of:
    amplifier, exagérer
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  3. verb
    make fat or plump
    synonyms: engraisser
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    increase (one's body weight)
    synonyms: prendre du poids
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    antonyms:
    maigrir, perdre du poids
    take off weight
    types:
    faire ses valises
    gain (weight)
    type of:
    changer, modifier
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  5. verb
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
    synonyms: amplifier, exagérer
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    antonyms:
    minimiser
    represent as less significant or important
    types:
    faire le fanfaron, se vanter
    show off
    broder, en rajouter
    add details to
    jubiler
    dwell on with satisfaction
    type of:
    mal renseigner, tromper
    give false or misleading information to
  6. verb
    become larger or bigger
    synonyms: agrandir
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    types:
    amplifier
    increase in size, volume or significance
    type of:
    grandir
    become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
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