supersize

su·per·size

verb \ˈsü-pər-ˌsīz\

su·per·sizedsu·per·siz·ing

Definition of SUPERSIZE

transitive verb

: 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

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