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Definitions

maximize

[mak-suh-mahyz] / ˈmæk səˌmaɪz /
VERB
inflate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
augment bloat boost enlarge escalate exaggerate expand magnify overestimate pad widen
STRONG
aerate aggrandize amplify balloon cram dilate distend exalt pyramid raise spread stretch surcharge
WEAK
beef up build up flesh out puff up pump up swell up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge decrease diminish lessen lower play down reduce shrink weaken
STRONG
compress contract debase depress
WEAK
deflate let air out
VERB
overplay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exaggerate overdo overemphasize overstate overuse
STRONG
accent accentuate dramatize hyperbolize magnify mug overact overdraw overstress overwork stretch
WEAK
blow out of proportion get carried away ham it up labor at lay it on thick point up show off
Antonyms
WEAK
play down

Example Sentences

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Artificial intelligence has supercharged the platforms to maximize screen time further, harming users even more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Even if we completely maximize production with the forthcoming missions ramp, which we need to, it will still be many years before we replace what was just used.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

While this can be a nice savings hack, note that you’ll have to tie up a lot of money in gift cards to maximize your savings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

"Meta failed to explain that the algorithm was designed to maximize teen time spent on the platform," Singer said, according to the Albuquerque Journal.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He wants to maximize outcomes quickly, which is fair enough.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.