enlarge

[ en-lahrj ]
/ ɛnˈlɑrdʒ /
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verb (used with object), en·larged, en·larg·ing.

to make larger; increase in extent, bulk, or quantity; add to: They enlarged the house by adding an east wing.
to increase the capacity or scope of; expand: We've decided to enlarge the company.
to make (a photographic print) larger than the negative by projecting the negative's image through a lens onto photographic printing paper.

verb (used without object), en·larged, en·larg·ing.

to grow larger; increase; expand.
to speak or write at large; expatiate: to enlarge upon a point.

Origin of enlarge

1350–1400; Middle English enlargen < Old French enlargir, enlarger. See en-1, large

OTHER WORDS FROM enlarge

Words nearby enlarge

enkidu, enkindle, enkolpion, enl., enlace, enlarge, enlargement, enlarger, enlighten, enlightened, enlightenment

Words related to enlarge

develop, extend, augment, broaden, magnify, lengthen, grow, build, multiply, widen, inflate, boost, swell, expand, distend, pyramid, dilate, expatiate, elaborate, rise

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British Dictionary definitions for enlarge

enlarge
/ (ɪnˈlɑːdʒ) /

verb

to make or grow larger in size, scope, etc; increase or expand
(tr) to make (a photographic print) of a larger size than the negative
(intr; foll by on or upon) to speak or write (about) in greater detail; expatiate (on)

Derived forms of enlarge

enlargeable, adjective