Enlarge
verb
To make something bigger.
She enlarged the pictures of the birthday party.
Often appears as...
- enlarge the photos
- enlarge the scope
verb
To increase or expand in size, volume, quantity, or scope.
They are planning to enlarge the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- enlarge the boundaries
- enlarge the business
verb
To talk or write at length about a topic.
She enlarged upon the prime minister's reforms in her speech.
Often appears as...
- enlarge upon a topic
- enlarge upon a theory
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Formal
Academic
verb
To make the size of an image or photograph larger.
Can you enlarge this photograph for me please?
Often appears as...
- enlarge a photo
- enlarge an image
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Technical
verb
To make something bigger.
She enlarged the pictures of the birthday party.
Often appears as...
- enlarge the photos
- enlarge the scope
verb
To increase or expand in size, volume, quantity, or scope.
They are planning to enlarge the kitchen.
Often appears as...
- enlarge the boundaries
- enlarge the business
verb
To talk or write at length about a topic.
She enlarged upon the prime minister's reforms in her speech.
Often appears as...
- enlarge upon a topic
- enlarge upon a theory
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To make the size of an image or photograph larger.
Can you enlarge this photograph for me please?
Often appears as...
- enlarge a photo
- enlarge an image
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Size
Use 'enlarge' to describe increasing the physical dimensions of objects.
The architect plans to enlarge the entrance hall.
Pro Tip 2/2Clarification
'Enlarge' doesn't always mean a drastic increase; it can be a slight change.
I need to slightly enlarge this ring; it's too tight.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Size
Use 'enlarge' to describe increasing the physical dimensions of objects.
The architect plans to enlarge the entrance hall.
Pro Tip 2/2Clarification
'Enlarge' doesn't always mean a drastic increase; it can be a slight change.
I need to slightly enlarge this ring; it's too tight.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Size
Use 'enlarge' to describe increasing the physical dimensions of objects.
The architect plans to enlarge the entrance hall.
Pro Tip 2/2Clarification
'Enlarge' doesn't always mean a drastic increase; it can be a slight change.
I need to slightly enlarge this ring; it's too tight.
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Why the universe seems...
I wonder whether we might help ourselves to understand, say, quantum theory, if we brought up children to play computer games beginning in early childhood, which had a make-believe world of balls going through two slits on a screen, a world in which the strange goings-on of quantum mechanics were enlarged by the computer's make-believe,
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Our refugee system is...
and still leave others better off. In conclusion, we really need a new vision, a vision that enlarges the choices of refugees but recognizes that they don't have to be a burden. There's nothing inevitable about refugees being a cost. Yes, they are a humanitarian responsibility,
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How My Mind Came Back to...
was the best moment of the day. My mind became a tool that I could use to either close down to retreat from my reality or enlarge into a gigantic space that I could fill with fantasies. I hoped that my reality would change and someone would see that I had come back to life.
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How do steroids affect...
of male secondary sex characteristics and general growth in everyone. That means testosterone and the synthetic steroids based on it promote body and facial hair growth, enlargement of the vocal cords and deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass and strength,
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How to stay calm when...
to keep track of the locations of important things -- where the well is, where fish can be found, that stand of fruit trees, where the friendly and enemy tribes live. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that in London taxicab drivers becomes enlarged.
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Primates of Indonesia PIPE...
distinguishing characteristic is an enlarged throat set which when inflated can be as big as a human head the sac is belief help amplify its calls see among spend most of their time in the lush treetop canopy and get around in a way
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Amory Lovins: A 40-year...
or national security, or environmental stewardship and climate protection and public health, reinventing fire makes sense and makes money. General Eisenhower reputedly said that enlarging the boundaries of a tough problem
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How Containerization...
with 58 well-filled boxes. It was the beginning of the container era, shrinking our world and enlarging human choice.
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Amazing Animal...
responsible for memory enlarges 15 percent the squirrels show another brainy treat cunning
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Poetry for the Red White...
name didn't exist and does it enlarge their lives
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Why the universe seems...
I wonder whether we might help ourselves to understand, say, quantum theory, if we brought up children to play computer games beginning in early childhood, which had a make-believe world of balls going through two slits on a screen, a world in which the strange goings-on of quantum mechanics were enlarged by the computer's make-believe,
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Our refugee system is...
and still leave others better off. In conclusion, we really need a new vision, a vision that enlarges the choices of refugees but recognizes that they don't have to be a burden. There's nothing inevitable about refugees being a cost. Yes, they are a humanitarian responsibility,
Video examples
How My Mind Came Back to...
was the best moment of the day. My mind became a tool that I could use to either close down to retreat from my reality or enlarge into a gigantic space that I could fill with fantasies. I hoped that my reality would change and someone would see that I had come back to life.
Video examples
How do steroids affect...
of male secondary sex characteristics and general growth in everyone. That means testosterone and the synthetic steroids based on it promote body and facial hair growth, enlargement of the vocal cords and deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass and strength,
Video examples
How to stay calm when...
to keep track of the locations of important things -- where the well is, where fish can be found, that stand of fruit trees, where the friendly and enemy tribes live. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that in London taxicab drivers becomes enlarged.
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Primates of Indonesia PIPE...
distinguishing characteristic is an enlarged throat set which when inflated can be as big as a human head the sac is belief help amplify its calls see among spend most of their time in the lush treetop canopy and get around in a way
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Amory Lovins: A 40-year...
or national security, or environmental stewardship and climate protection and public health, reinventing fire makes sense and makes money. General Eisenhower reputedly said that enlarging the boundaries of a tough problem
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How Containerization...
with 58 well-filled boxes. It was the beginning of the container era, shrinking our world and enlarging human choice.
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Amazing Animal...
responsible for memory enlarges 15 percent the squirrels show another brainy treat cunning
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Poetry for the Red White...
name didn't exist and does it enlarge their lives
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David Lynch
American Director
Meditation is to dive all the way within, beyond thought, to the source of thought and pure consciousness. It enlarges the container, every time you transcend. When you come out, you come out refreshed, filled with energy and enthusiasm for life.
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Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Dramatist
My horizon on humanity is enlarged by reading the writers of poems, seeing a painting, listening to some music, some opera, which has nothing at all to do with a volatile human condition or struggle or whatever. It enriches me as a human being.
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Jean Paul
German Author
As winter strips the leaves from around us, so that we may see the distant regions they formerly concealed, so old age takes away our enjoyments only to enlarge the prospect of the coming eternity.
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James Larkin
Irish Activist
The souls you have got cast upon the screen of publicity appear like the horrid and writhing creatures enlarged from the insect world, and revealed to us by the cinematograph.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary.
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H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
One superlatively important effect of wide reading is the enlargement of vocabulary which always accompanies it.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom.
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Jackie Kennedy
American First Lady
There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to enlarge his kind.
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William Samuel Johnson
American Politician
Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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David Lynch
American Director
Meditation is to dive all the way within, beyond thought, to the source of thought and pure consciousness. It enlarges the container, every time you transcend. When you come out, you come out refreshed, filled with energy and enthusiasm for life.
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Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Dramatist
My horizon on humanity is enlarged by reading the writers of poems, seeing a painting, listening to some music, some opera, which has nothing at all to do with a volatile human condition or struggle or whatever. It enriches me as a human being.
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Jean Paul
German Author
As winter strips the leaves from around us, so that we may see the distant regions they formerly concealed, so old age takes away our enjoyments only to enlarge the prospect of the coming eternity.
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James Larkin
Irish Activist
The souls you have got cast upon the screen of publicity appear like the horrid and writhing creatures enlarged from the insect world, and revealed to us by the cinematograph.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
The most important thing is to read as much as you can, like I did. It will give you an understanding of what makes good writing and it will enlarge your vocabulary.
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H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
One superlatively important effect of wide reading is the enlargement of vocabulary which always accompanies it.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom.
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Jackie Kennedy
American First Lady
There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.
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Socrates
Greek Philosopher
Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to enlarge his kind.
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William Samuel Johnson
American Politician
Whatever enlarges hope will also exalt courage.
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