enlarge

    [en lärj′, in-]

 

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transitive verb enlarged, enlarging
  1. to make larger; increase in size, volume, extent, etc.; broaden; expand
  2. Photog. to reproduce on a larger scale

Origin: Middle English enlargen ; from Old French enlargier: see en- and amp; large

intransitive verb
  1. to become larger; increase in size, extent, etc.; expand
  2. to speak or write at greater length or in greater detail; expatiate (on or upon)

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verb en·larged, en·larg·ing, en·larg·es verb, transitive
  1. To make larger; add to.
  2. To give greater scope to; expand. See Synonyms at increase.
verb, intransitive
  1. To become larger; grow.
  2. To speak or write at greater length or in greater detail; elaborate: enlarged upon the plan.

Origin: Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier : en-, causative pref.; see en-1 + large, large; see large.

Related Forms:

  • en·largˈer noun
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enlarge - Legal Definition

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v

To make greater in size, extend; to free from detention.
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