louden

verb

loud·en ˈlau̇-dᵊn

loudened; loudening ˈlau̇d-niŋ

ˈlau̇-dᵊn-iŋ

intransitive verb

: to become loud

transitive verb

: to make loud

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So, simple and conceptual designs can louden your precise message. — Judah Longgrear, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023 In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Engelbert opens up about her approach to loudening the league's voice and letting players take the lead. — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023

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circa 1848, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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