Volumizes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Makes something larger or increases its volume or size
2. Causes an object or substance to become bigger or take up more space
3. Expands the size or fills out an item to appear more voluminous

Etymology: "Volumizes" is the third-person singular present form of "volumize," so the verb's history is what matters here. "Volumize" is formed from "volume" plus the suffix "-ize," which turns a noun into a verb meaning to make something into, or give it, the quality of that noun. "Volume" itself comes from Latin "volumen," meaning a roll or scroll, from "volvere," to roll or turn, since ancient texts were written on rolled sheets. The sense of "volume" as a measure of space or bulk developed later, and "volumize" carries that bulk sense: to make hair, for instance, look fuller and more substantial.

Synonyms: enlarges, expands, amplifies, increases, boosts

Antonyms: reduces, diminishes, decreases, compresses, shrinks