enlarge
Enlarge (verb) means to make something bigger, or to become bigger. Example: “They enlarged the kitchen by knocking through into the dining room.”
How to use enlarge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make bigger, or to go into more detail about something.
Word forms
enlarged past tense, enlarges singular
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They _____ the kitchen by knocking through into the dining room.
Etymology
From Old French enlargier, from en- + large.
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What does “enlarge” mean?
The word “enlarge” means to make something bigger, or to become bigger. In plain terms, to make bigger, or to go into more detail about something.
How do you pronounce “enlarge”?
“Enlarge” is pronounced ihn-LAHJ (/ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “enlarge” in a sentence?
Here is “enlarge” used in a sentence: “They enlarged the kitchen by knocking through into the dining room.”
What part of speech is “enlarge”?
“Enlarge” is a verb.
Where does the word “enlarge” come from?
The word “enlarge” comes from Old French. From Old French enlargier, from en- + large.
Is “enlarge” a common word?
“Enlarge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enlarge” have?
“Enlarge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something bigger, or to become bigger.