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Ampliate

Ampliate \Am"pli*ate\, v. t. [L. ampliatus, p. p. of ampliare to make wider, fr. amplus. See Ample.] To enlarge. [R.]

To maintain and ampliate the external possessions of your empire.
--Udall.

Ampliate

Ampliate \Am"pli*ate\, a. (Zo["o]l.) Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects.

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ampliate
  1. (context zoology English) Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects. v

  2. (context transitive obsolete English) To enlarge.