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great⋅en

[greyt-n]
–verb (used with object)
1. to make greater; enlarge; increase.
–verb (used without object)
2. to become greater.

Origin:
1325–75; ME; see great, -en 1
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great·en   (grāt'n)   
tr. & intr.v.   great·ened, great·en·ing, great·ens Archaic
To make or become great or greater.
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