MAXIMIZE

n. 1 increase, broaden, improve, magnify, augment, add to, expand, build up, enlarge He maximizes his chances for winning by betting on several numbers To compete, you must maximize your productivity. 2 inflate, overplay, overdo, overstate, exaggerate, oversell, make much of, overstress, (over)colour, enhance, embroider (on), embellish, elaborate, magnify Roland tends to maximize his role while minimizing others'