To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc.
To make (something) larger or more important.
To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate.
To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.
To take in the slack of (a rope).
To reduce (sail) by taking it in.
To become shorter.
To make shorter; to abbreviate.
To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).