verb (v)

• make as big or large as possible(verb.change)

  Example:
  Maximize your profits!.
  

  Synonym:
  maximise
  Antonym:
  minimise, minimize
  

  source: wordnet30
• make the most of(verb.change)

  Example:
  He maximized his role.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To increase to the highest degree.(verb)

  source: webster1913