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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Then do I greaten with the pride of life.
From The Kempton-Wace Letters by London, Jack
Eternal God, I thank thee for all the sterling elements that greaten the individual life.
From Leaves of Life For Daily Inspiration by Steinmetz, Margaret Bird
Q. How will godly acquaintance greaten my sin?—A.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John
Which doth not therefore mitigate, but so much the more greaten, and make odious the offence.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 by Bunyan, John
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
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