enlarge

verb
UK: /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/
US: /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

  1. To make something bigger.

    1. Can you enlarge this photo for me?
    2. We need to enlarge the image so everyone can see the details clearly.

  2. To expand or increase in size, number, or scope.

    1. The company decided to enlarge its business.
    2. The museum plans to enlarge its collection with new acquisitions next year.

Synonyms

augment expand increase broaden magnify
enlarge intransitive-verb

  1. To become bigger.

    1. The balloon will enlarge if you blow into it.
    2. The problem could enlarge if we do not address it quickly and efficiently.
enlarge transitive-verb

  1. To make a photograph or image bigger.

    1. I can enlarge the picture for you, if you want.
    2. Please enlarge this section of the map so we can see the street names more clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enlarge" in English means: To make something bigger., To expand or increase in size, number, or scope..

The phonetic transcription of "enlarge" is /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/ in British English and /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enlarge": augment, expand, increase, broaden, magnify.

Example usage of "enlarge": "Can you enlarge this photo for me?". More examples on the page.