† ˈampliatingn.
Obs.
Enlarging, amplifying.
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the world > space > extension in space > expansion or enlargement > [noun]
waxingc1055
increasec1374
dilatationc1400
larging?a1425
magnification?a1425
bredingc1440
ampliation1509
enlarginga1513
dilating1532
ampliating1541
amplification1546
amplifying1553
propagation1563
enlargement1564
widening1569
growth1587
dilation1598
expatiation1612
diduction1634
expansion1635
extendinga1649
dispansion1658
elargement1680
expatiating1708
explicating1730
aggrandizement1772
extension1839
expanse1860
aggrandization1929
1541 T. Elyot Image of Gouernance Pref. sig. aii, Almoste fatigate with the longe study aboute the correctinge and ampliatinge of my Dictionary.
1678 R. Cudworth True Intellect. Syst. Universe i. v. 695 That besides this Power of Compounding things together, the..Soul hath also another Ampliating, or Increasing and Improving Power.
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