maximise

Other forms: maximising; maximised

Definitions of maximise
  1. verb
    make as big or large as possible
    synonyms: maximize
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    antonyms:
    minimise
    make small or insignificant
    type of:
    increase
    make bigger or more
  2. verb
    make the most of
    synonyms: maximize
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    type of:
    exploit, tap
    draw from; make good use of
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