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upsize

/ˈʌpsˈaɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.58 in modern English

Syllables
up-size
IPA
/ˈʌpsˈaɪz/
17
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make larger or more numerous.

Transitive verb

verb

To become larger or more numerous; to change to something larger, such as a house.

Intransitive verb

Etymology

From up- + size.

Usage

Inflected Forms

upsizes (present, singular) upsizing (participle, present) upsized (participle, past) upsized (past)

Derived Forms

upsizable upsizer

Frequently Paired Words

rightsize

Antonyms

downsize

Rhymes With

guys eyes size rise surprise lies prize tries wise supplies dies ties

Questions

How do you pronounce upsize?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʌpsˈaɪz/.
What does upsize mean?
To make larger or more numerous.
Where does upsize come from?
From up- + size.

How to pronounce upsize

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