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maximize.

To make as large as possible.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈmæksəmaɪz/
  1. To make as large as possible.

    transitive
    I need to maximize performance.
    Strive to maximize your potential.
  2. To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.

    Since I only have one window open, I maximized the window so that the desktop is not visible.
Where this word comes from

From Latin maximus + English -ize.

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