To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
To make (something) larger.
To grow larger.
To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
To emphasize or review.
To encourage (a behavior or idea) through repeated stimulus.