enlarge
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/
The English word “enlarge” has 7 meanings listed here.
verb
- To make (something) larger.
- To grow larger.
- To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
- To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
- To release; to set at large.
- To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
- To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
Etymology
From Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier, enlargir. By surface analysis, en- + large.
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