enlarge Definition
- 1to make something bigger in size or scope
- 2to 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!
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The company plans to enlarge its production capacity.
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She enlarged the photo to see the details better.
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The government has enlarged the scope of its investigation.
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His ego enlarged after he won the award.
enlarge Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with enlarge
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Can you enlarge on your proposal for the new project?
enlarge one's horizons
to broaden one's knowledge or experience
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Traveling to different countries can help enlarge one's horizons.
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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)
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.
