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enlarge
[en-lahrj]
verb (used with object)
to make larger; increase in extent, bulk, or quantity; add to.
They enlarged the house by adding an east wing.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:to increase the capacity or scope of; expand.
We've decided to enlarge the company.
Antonyms:to make (a photographic print) larger than the negative by projecting the negative's image through a lens onto photographic printing paper.
verb (used without object)
to grow larger; increase; expand.
to speak or write at large; expatiate.
to enlarge upon a point.
enlarge
/ ÉŖ²ŌĖ±ōÉĖ»åĻō /
verb
to make or grow larger in size, scope, etc; increase or expand
(tr) to make (a photographic print) of a larger size than the negative
(intr; foll by on or upon) to speak or write (about) in greater detail; expatiate (on)
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- enlargeable adjective
- enlargedly adverb
- enlargedness noun
- enlargingly adverb
- preenlarge verb (used with object)
- reenlarge verb
- unenlarged adjective
- unenlarging adjective
- ±š²ŌĖ±ō²¹°ł²µ±š²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Example Sentences
If left untreated, an enlarged prostate can lead to more severe symptoms such as acute urinary retention and infections - which is why getting that waiting list down is so important.
"The enlarged group will have the scale to invest in product, technology and the overall consumer value proposition."
"I am directing the Bureau of Prisons, together with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house Americaās most ruthless and violent Offenders."
"Today, I am directing the Bureau of Prisons, together with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ," Trump wrote.
āUnfortunately, the Administrative Hearings Office has conflated the petitions and fundamentally enlarged the scope of this hearing.ā
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When To Use
What are other ways to sayĢżenlarge?
To enlarge something is to make it larger or to add to it. How does enlarge differ from increase and augment? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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