enlarge Antonyms
Meaning of enlarge
enlarge (v)
make larger
make large
become larger or bigger
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
enlarge (v. t.)
To make larger; to increase in quantity or dimensions; to extend in limits; to magnify; as, the body is enlarged by nutrition; to enlarge one's house.
To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, and the like; as, knowledge enlarges the mind.
To set at large or set free.
enlarge (v. i.)
To grow large or larger; to be further extended; to expand; as, a plant enlarges by growth; an estate enlarges by good management; a volume of air enlarges by rarefaction.
To speak or write at length; to be diffuse in speaking or writing; to expatiate; to dilate.
To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; -- said of the wind.
enlarge Sentence Examples
- Our company is planning to enlarge its manufacturing plant to meet the growing demand for our products.
- With the help of a magnifying glass, she was able to enlarge the tiny details of the ancient artifact.
- The city's population has enlarged rapidly in recent years due to the influx of new residents.
- I used a photo editing software to enlarge the image so that I could see the details more clearly.
- The doctor enlarged the incision to gain better access to the affected area during surgery.
- The artist enlarged the canvas to allow for more space to express her creative vision.
- The company is considering enlarging its product line to appeal to a broader range of customers.
- The government proposed an initiative to enlarge the national parks and protected areas to preserve biodiversity.
- As the day progressed, the dark clouds enlarged, threatening to unleash a downpour.
- The local school district proposed enlarging the high school to accommodate the growing student population.
FAQs About the word enlarge
make larger, make large, become larger or bigger, add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writi
increase, rise, accelerate, swell, expand, roll up, escalate, spread, mount, appreciate
lessen, diminish, recede, lessen, diminish, decrease,decrease, recede, dwindle, wane
Our company is planning to enlarge its manufacturing plant to meet the growing demand for our products.
With the help of a magnifying glass, she was able to enlarge the tiny details of the ancient artifact.
The city's population has enlarged rapidly in recent years due to the influx of new residents.
I used a photo editing software to enlarge the image so that I could see the details more clearly.
