greaten

English

/ˈɡɹeɪtə̆n/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To become great or large; increase; dilate.
  • (intransitive) To become great with child; become pregnant.
  • (transitive) To make great; magnify; enlarge; increase.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gretnen (become great, be pregnant) affix from English great.

Origin

English

great

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