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Synonyms & Antonyms of maximize

to make as great as possible in amount or degree

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

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for maximize

bump (up),
ratchet (up)
also rachet (up)

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for maximize

minimize

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

abbreviate,
abridge,
curtail,
shorten

compress,
condense,
constrict,
contract

cut back,
retrench

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