Word Verb
enlarge
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌɛnˈɫɑɹdʒ/ UK /ɛnlˈɑːdʒ/ en·large UK spelling enlarged, enlarges, enlarging
Definition
v.to make something bigger or to increase its size. You often use this when talking about photos or physical spaces.
v.to make something larger in size, volume, or scope. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“I want to enlarge this photo to hang on my wall.”
“The company plans to enlarge its warehouse to accommodate the increase in holiday orders.”
“The architect suggested we enlarge the windows to allow more natural light into the living area, creating a sense of openness throughout the ground floor.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Etymology
From Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier, enlargir. By surface analysis, en- + large.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Old French enlargier
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated