\Am"pli*ate\, v. t. [L. ampliatus, p. p. of ampliare to
make wider, fr. amplus. See {Ample}.]
To enlarge. [R.]
      To maintain and ampliate the external possessions of
      your empire.                             --Udall.

\Am"pli*ate\, a. (Zo["o]l.)
Having the outer edge prominent; said of the wings of
insects.