Defn: Clasping or embracing a stem, as the base of some leaves. Gray.
AMPLIATE Am"pli*ate, v. t. Etym: [L. ampliatus, p. p. of ampliare to make wider, fr. amplus. See Ample.]
Defn: To enlarge. [R.]
To maintain and ampliate the external possessions of your empire.
Udall.
AMPLIATE
Am"pli*ate, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of insects.
AMPLIATION
Am`pli*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. ampliatio: cf. F. ampliation.]
1. Enlargement; amplification. [R.]
2. (Civil Law)
Defn: A postponement of the decision of a cause, for further consideration or re-argument.
AMPLIATIVE
Am"pli*a*tive, a. (Logic)