enlarge in English
- enlarge⇄enlarge, verb, -larged,-larging.
- enlarge⇄expr. enlarge on, to talk or write about in more detail.
Ex. He enlarged once more on the avarice and cowardice of the banks (Harriet Martineau). - enlarge⇄v.i. to become or grow larger; increase in size.
Ex. The balloon enlarged as we pumped air into it.
(SYN) augment, broaden, extend, expand. - enlarge⇄v.t. 1. to make larger; increase in size.
Ex. The factory was enlarged to make room for more machinery. (Figurative.) Good reading enlarges the mind.
(SYN) augment, broaden, extend, expand.
2. (Photography.) to make (a print) larger t
enlarge in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
enlarge in Sindhi سنڌي
enlarge in Tamil தமிழ்
enlarge in Telugu తెలుగు
enlarge
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/
Phonetic: in-LAHRJ
Definitions
- To make something bigger in size, volume, or capacity.
- To expand in scope, extent, or detail.
- To increase or amplify in intensity or significance.
Usage Examples
- They decided to enlarge the kitchen by knocking down a wall.
- The author enlarged upon the topic in the next chapter.
- The photograph was enlarged to fit the frame.
Etymology
From Old French enlargir ("to widen, make larger"), from en- ("make, put in") + large ("broad, wide"), ultimately from Latin largus ("abundant, plentiful").
Synonyms
- Expand
- Increase
- Extend
- Amplify
- Magnify
Antonyms
- Shrink
- Reduce
- Contract
- Minimize
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Ampliar | am-plee-AR |
| French | Agrandir | a-grawn-DEER |
| German | Vergrößern | fer-GRUH-sern |
| Hindi | बड़ा करना (Bada Karna) | ba-DA KAR-na |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/
- American English: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/
Historical Usage
Historically, "enlarge" was commonly used in both physical and metaphorical senses, referring to expanding territories, elaborating on ideas, or increasing one’s influence.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, "enlarge" is often associated with expanding one's perspective, knowledge, or opportunities. In photography, it is widely used to describe increasing the size of an image.
More Information
Today, "enlarge" continues to be an important term in various fields, including construction, technology, medicine, and education, where expansion and growth are fundamental concepts.