גָּדַל a primitive root; properly, to twist (compare גְּדִלִים), i.e. to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride): advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to...estate, + things), grow(up),increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower.