greaten

[ greyt-n ]

verb (used with object)

1. to make greater; enlarge; increase.

verb (used without object)

1. to become greater.

greaten

/ ˈɡreɪtən /

verb

1. archaic.
   to make or become great

Word History and Origins

Origin of greaten¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; great, -en ¹

Example Sentences

Surprisingly, the team found that whilst one abortion increased the chance of a pre-term birth, repeat procedures did not seem to incrementally greaten the risk.

From BBC

Then a near comprehension that is love Of trees or sheep, songs or some man or woman, Shakes us one day and nothing is the same, Because we grow aware that we must leave The very joy that lights ourselves for us And shows where we may greaten for its sake.

From Project Gutenberg

The persons upon the stage, let us say, greaten till they are humanity itself.

From Project Gutenberg

As the tree has but one basic urge—to grow and greaten; the flower but one desire—to bloom, to improve; to assert itself through evolution and become better.

From Project Gutenberg

Then do I greaten with the pride of life.

From Project Gutenberg