enlarge

[ɪnˈlɑːdʒ]

enlarge Definition

• 1. to make something bigger in size or scope
• 2. to become bigger in size or scope

Using enlarge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enlarge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company plans to enlarge its production capacity.

• Example

  She enlarged the photo to see the details better.

• Example

  The government has enlarged the scope of its investigation.

• Example

  His ego enlarged after he won the award.

enlarge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for enlarge

• expand
• increase
• grow
• extend
• amplify

Antonyms for enlarge

• reduce
• shrink
• diminish

Phrases with enlarge

• enlarge on/upon something

  to provide more details or information about something

  Example

  Can you enlarge on your proposal for the new project?

• enlarge one's horizons

  to broaden one's knowledge or experience

  Example

  Traveling to different countries can help enlarge one's horizons.

• enlarge the circle

  to expand the group of people involved in something

  Example

  We need to enlarge the circle of volunteers for the charity event.

Origins of enlarge

from Old French 'enlargier', from 'en-' (intensive) + 'larger' (to make wide)

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Summary: enlarge in Brief

To 'enlarge' [ɪnˈlɑːdʒ] is to increase the size or scope of something, as in 'The company plans to enlarge its production capacity.' It can also mean to provide more details or information about something, as in 'Can you enlarge on your proposal for the new project?' 'Enlarge' extends into phrases like 'enlarge one's horizons,' meaning to broaden one's knowledge or experience, and 'enlarge the circle,' implying expanding the group of people involved in something.