Minimize and Maximize

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Minimize

Minimize verb - Make small or insignificant.
Usage example: Let's minimize the risk
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Maximize is an antonym for minimize in underrate topic.
Nearby Words: minimise, minimum, minimal, minimization, minimizing

Maximize

Maximize verb - Make as big or large as possible.
Usage example: Maximize your profits!
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Minimize is an antonym for maximize.
Nearby Words: maximum, maximise, maximal, maximization, maximizing
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