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enlarge

[ɪnˈlɑːdʒ]

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!

  • 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

Antonyms for enlarge

Phrases with enlarge

  • 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.

  • 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.