supersize

verb su·per·size \ ˈsü-pər-ˌsīz \

Updated on: 19 Nov 2017

Definition of supersize

supersized; supersizing

transitive verb

: to increase considerably the size, amount, or extent of

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Examples of supersize in a Sentence

“I'll have the combo meal.” “Would you like to supersize it?”
we'll have to supersize our contributions to our retirement fund

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The most important thing is to not supersize anything.

— lisa drayer, CNN, "How to order fast food meals low-calorie," 14 July 2017
The fluffy green globes—supersize diatoms as large as a head of cabbage—are one of the planet’s most unusual plants.

— National Geographic, "One of the World's Most Unusual Plants Is Disappearing," 8 Sep. 2016
And musicians Rihanna and Lorde have sported springy, supersize looks.

— calin van paris, Vogue, "The Best Curls of All Time, from Sarah Jessica Parker to Rihanna," 21 Aug. 2017
Studios also made the questionable decision to supersize their summer blockbusters.

— dave holmes, Esquire, "It's Not Your Imagination. The Big Hollywood Summer Movies Were Actually Worse This Year.," 10 Aug. 2017
The Trump administration is set to supersize President Obama’s strategy to defeat Islamic State, sending more American forces to the region and lifting restraints on direct participation in combat and when to use armed force.

— frederick kagan and kimberly kagan, WSJ, "A New Strategy Against ISIS and al Qaeda," 14 Mar. 2017
The $500 million bridge, with a higher clearance and a deeper channel, will let supersize oil tankers push into the inner harbor, spurring industrial growth and uncorking the port’s potential as a petrochemical trading hub.

— Washington Post, "In the shadows of Refinery Row, a parable of redevelopment and race," 21 Oct. 2017
At Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, pets can choose from a dedicated room service menu with items like baked salmon, a half-pound cheeseburger, and supersize dog biscuits.

— charu suri, Vogue, "These Hotels Take “Pet-Friendly” to a Whole New Level," 28 Sep. 2017
Now the company is holding talks to supersize its video-channel business, not just in the U.S. but around the globe.

— claire atkinson, NBC News, "Amazon Is Hungry and It’s Coming for Your Cable Channels," 15 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of supersize

1994

supersize Synonyms

Synonyms

accelerate, add (to), aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, build up, compound, enlarge, escalate, expand, extend, hype, multiply, pump up, raise, swell, stoke, increase, up

Antonyms

abate, decrease, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, minify, reduce, subtract (from)

Related Words

boom, jump, skyrocket, spike; bump (up), ratchet (up) also rachet (up); blow up, dilate, distend, inflate; draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch; develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify; complement, supplement; beef (up), reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; maximize; accumulate, amass, collect; follow up, parlay

Near Antonyms

abbreviate, abridge, curtail, shorten; compress, condense, constrict, contract; cut back, retrench

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Definition of supersize for English Language Learners

: to make (something, such as a serving of food in a fast food restaurant) very large

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