Enlarge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enlarge is a verb meaning (transitive) To make (something) larger.
Meaning
(transitive) To make (something) larger.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To grow larger.
- (transitive) To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
- (intransitive) To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
- (nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
- (law) To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
- (archaic) To release; to set at large.
Example Sentences
Knowledge enlarges the mind.
I shall enlarge upon the Point.
Like a Lionesse lately enlarged.
O ye Corinthians, our […] heart is enlarged.
Word Forms
- enlarges
- enlarging
- enlarged
Synonyms for enlarge
Depending on context, synonyms include embiggen, enlargen, largen, greaten, add, amplify.
Antonyms for enlarge
Common opposites include reduce, scale down.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include expand, dilate, elaborate, expound, expatiate, magnify.
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