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enlarge.

To make (something) larger.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/Received-Pronunciation/ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/General-American
  1. To make (something) larger.

    transitive
    We'll need to enlarge our budget if we want to include the helicopter ride in our holiday.
  2. To grow larger.

    intransitive
  3. To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.

    transitive
    Knowledge enlarges the mind.
  4. To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate

    intransitive
  5. To release; to set at large.

    archaic
  6. To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

  7. To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

Where this word comes from

From Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier, enlargir. By surface analysis, en- + large.

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