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enlarged

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɛnˈɫɑɹdʒd// UK //ɛnlˈɑːdʒd// en·larged

v. made bigger or wider than the original size. You often see this word when talking about photos or parts of the body that have grown due to health reasons.

v. having been made larger in size, volume, or scope. Often describes physical organs affected by medical conditions or images that have been scaled up from a smaller original.


SIMPLE

The doctor said my heart was slightly enlarged.

CONTEXTUAL

We ordered an enlarged print of the family photo to hang above the fireplace.

COMPLEX

The architect presented an enlarged version of the floor plan to ensure the clients could see the intricate details of the kitchen cabinetry.

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Often functions as a participial adjective; frequently modifies nouns related to anatomy or photography.

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