1. Make the most of
   "He maximised his role"
   - maximize 
2. Make as big or large as possible
   - maximize

Derived forms: maximised, maximises, maximising

See also: maximisation [Brit], maximum

Type of: exploit, increase, tap

Antonym: minimise [Brit]

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