ampliate

Am"pli*ate, v. t. Etym: [L. ampliatus, p. p. of ampliare to make wider, fr. amplus. See Ample.] Defn: To enlarge. [R.] To maintain and ampliate the external possessions of your empire. Udall. Am"pli*ate, a. (Zoöl.) Defn: Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects.

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