exaggerate or make bigger
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expand the influence of
extend in one or more directions
grow vigorously
become larger in size or volume or quantity
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
become smaller or draw together
enter into a contractual arrangement
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
make or become more narrow or restricted
a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
compress or concentrate
engage by written agreement
squeeze or press together
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
make smaller
