maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
maximize profits
2
: to make the most of
arranged the furniture to maximize space in the small apartment
3
: to find a maximum value of
4
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
Examples of maximize in a Sentence
I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.
This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.
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Rooms and suites are arranged to maximize views of the lush greenery outside.
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Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Rooms and suites are arranged to maximize views of the lush greenery outside.
—Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
The rooms Guest rooms at this all-suite hotel were intentionally designed to maximize communion with nature.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
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maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
maximize profits
2
: to make the most of
maximize your opportunities
3
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
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