Enlarge

/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To make (something) larger..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To make (something) larger.
2. (intransitive) To grow larger.
3. (transitive) To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
4. (intransitive) To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
5. (archaic) To release; to set at large.
6. (nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
7. (law) To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

Example Sentences

We'll need to enlarge our budget if we want to include the helicopter ride in our holiday.

Knowledge enlarges the mind.

O ye Corinthians, our […] heart is enlarged.

We are then told of the basilisk killing by staring, and of a mous running round a snake till it rushes into the jaws of death. After copying many such anilities, the author adds only, "but our readers will excuse our enlarging."

I shall enlarge upon the Point.

He began to enlarge on the nature of the ground.

Like a Lionesse lately enlarged.

Finding no meanes how I might us enlarge, / But if that Dwarfe I could with me convay, / I lightly snatcht him up and with me bore away.

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Related Words

Word Forms

• enlarges
• enlarging
• enlarged
• inlarge

Usage Notes

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