to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend.

to make great or greater in power, wealth, rank, or honor.

to make (something) appear greater.

verb

belittle , debase , degrade , depress , disgrace , humble , lower

verb

acclaim , applaud , augment , beef up * , boost , commend , dignify , distinguish , enlarge , ennoble , expand , extend , glorify , heighten , hike , hike up , honor , hype , increase , intensify , jack up , jump , magnify , multiply , parlay , praise , amplify , build , build up , burgeon , escalate , grow , mount , proliferate , rise , run up , snowball , soar , swell , upsurge , wax , apotheosize , elevate , uplift , broaden , dilate , exalt , promote , widen