Definition of GREATEN

greaten

Verb

  • To become great or large; increase; dilate.
  • To become great with child; become pregnant.
  • To make great; magnify; enlarge; increase.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English gretnen (“to become great, be pregnant”), equivalent to great + -en.

Antonyms

decrease, lessen

Scrabble Score: 8

greaten is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
greaten is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
greaten is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

greaten is a valid Words With Friends word