Enlarge dictionary definition

enlarge

[en lärj′, in-]

transitive verb

Origin of enlarge

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

intransitive verb

to become larger; increase in size, extent, etc.; expand
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

To make larger in size.
To make larger in scope or effect; expand: enlarge our understanding of comets. See Synonyms at increase.

verb

, intransitive

To become larger; grow or swell.
To speak or write at greater length or in greater detail; elaborate: enlarged upon the plan.

Origin of enlarge

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

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present enlarges, present participle enlarging, simple past and past participle enlarged)

To make larger.
(intransitive) To speak at length upon or on (some subject)
(archaic) To release; to set at large.
(nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

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Origin

From Old French enlarger.

v

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