greaten

American  

[greyt-n] / ˈgreɪt n /

verb (used with object)

1. to make greater; enlarge; increase.

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verb (used without object)

1. to become greater.

greaten British  

/ ˈɡreɪtən /

verb

1. archaic to make or become great

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Etymology

Origin of greaten

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

Example Sentences

We love to think that Alfred's wars were not to greaten himself, but to set his country free.

From Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days by Hickey, Emily

Which doth not therefore mitigate, but so much the more greaten and make odious the offence.

From Life and Death of Mr. Badman by Bunyan, John

A name Whose fame 't were hard to greaten, and that lays On him who bears it a great obligation.

From Modern Italian Poets Essays and Versions by Howells, William Dean

Q. How will godly acquaintance greaten my sin?—A.

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John

Then grief caught her again by the throat, at the thought that spring might come, and summer greaten, but she was a stricken woman whose joy would not return.

From Country Neighbors by Brown, Alice