greaten
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of greaten
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at great, -en 1
Example Sentences
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Yes; In thy confessions thou must greaten and aggravate thy sin by all just circumstances.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John
Q. How will godly acquaintance greaten my sin?—A.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 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
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
Then do I greaten with the pride of life.
From The Kempton-Wace Letters by London, Jack
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