supersize

su·per·size

transitive verb \ˈsü-pər-ˌsīz\

su·per·sizedsu·per·siz·ing

Definition of SUPERSIZE

: to increase considerably the size, amount, or extent of

Examples of SUPERSIZE

1. “I'll have the combo meal.” “Would you like to supersize it?”
2. <we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund>

First Known Use of SUPERSIZE

1994

Related to SUPERSIZE

Synonyms

accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, multiply, pump up, raise, swell, stoke, increase, up

Antonyms

abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)

Related Words

boom, jump, skyrocket, spike; bump (up), ratchet (up) also rachet (up); blow up, dilate, distend, inflate; draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch; develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify; complement, supplement; beef (up), reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; maximize; accumulate, amass, collect; follow up, parlay

Near Antonyms

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten; compress, condense, constrict, contract; cut back, retrench