Greaten

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈɡɹeɪtə̆n/

Origin

From Middle English gretnen ("to become great, be pregnant"), equivalent to great + -en.

Full definition of greaten

Verb

1. (intransitive) To become great or large; increase; dilate.
2. (intransitive, obsolete) To become great with child; become pregnant.
3. (transitive) To make great; magnify; enlarge; increase.
• KenA favourite's business is to please his king, a minister's to greaten and exalt him.

Anagrams

• grantee
• reagent