Synonyms of maximize

maximize

verb

as in to increase

to make as great as possible in amount or degree

The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.

Related Words

• increase
• boost
• enhance
• augment
• intensify
• accelerate
• multiply
• expand
• add (to)
• amplify
• extend
• enlarge
• aggrandize
• bump (up)
• stoke
• reinforce
• escalate
• prolong
• compound
• swell
• develop
• lengthen
• build up
• inflate
• strengthen
• raise
• pump up
• up
• elongate
• ratchet (up)
• heighten
• flesh (out)
• dilate
• draw out
• distend
• blow up
• supersize
• supplement
• rachet (up)
• complement
• stretch
• hype
• protract
• magnify
• beef (up)

Dissimilar Words

• minimize
• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• lower
• subtract (from)
• shorten
• downsize
• curtail
• dwindle
• abate
• abridge
• abbreviate
• compress
• minify
• condense
• constrict
• contract
• de-escalate
• cut back
• retrench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maximize

Late on a Friday night, the exact wrong time to maximize any kind of attention. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

McDonough said the goal with the discussions about screen time is to maximize student learning. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

According to Spooner, Morgan wanted to bring in corporate sponsors and feature music genres outside of punk to generate more interest and maximize profits. — Stephanie Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

While that cool-but-crazy project was eventually sidelined, the underlying mission remained the same – maximizing rolling efficiency in the smallest possible physical footprint. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026