verb
greaten
Greaten (verb) means to grow larger or greater.
verb
1
To grow larger or greater.
2
(old-fashioned) To become pregnant.
3
To make something bigger or greater.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English gretnen (“to become great, be pregnant”), equivalent to great plus -en.
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What is the meaning of greaten?
"greaten" (verb) means to grow larger or greater.
What is the opposite of greaten?
Opposites of "greaten" include decrease, lessen, reduce.
What are the different meanings of greaten?
"greaten" has 3 main meanings: 1. To grow larger or greater; 2. (old-fashioned) To become pregnant; 3. To make something bigger or greater.
