Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb optimize

3 senses of optimize

Sense 1
optimize, optimise -- (make optimal; get the most out of; use best; "optimize your resources")
       => perfect, hone -- (make perfect or complete; "perfect your French in Paris!")

Sense 2
optimize, optimise -- (modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; "optimize a computer program")
       => modify -- (make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage")

Sense 3
optimize, optimise -- (act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world)
       => act, behave, do -- (behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people")