إنجليزي

enlarge

gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 2500
المعاني
0 معنى
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1

Make something larger

To make something bigger.

نمط الاستخدام: to enlarge [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
مرادفات
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.) | magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
أضداد
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.) | reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
تراكيب شائعة
enlarge a photo |enlarge an image |enlarge the text |enlarge a map |enlarge the picture
مواضيع
daily life |design |photography |daily_life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • You can enlarge the photo by clicking on it.
  • The company plans to enlarge its offices next year.
  • He used software to enlarge the font size for easier reading.
  • They decided to enlarge the kitchen during the renovation.
  • Please enlarge this diagram so everyone can see it clearly.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I want to enlarge the picture.
  • He will enlarge the small photo.
  • Please enlarge the words on the screen.
  • We can enlarge the room.
  • They will enlarge the map.
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2

Increase scope or extent

To make something have more range, power, or importance.

نمط الاستخدام: to enlarge [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
مرادفات
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.) | broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
أضداد
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
تراكيب شائعة
enlarge one's influence |enlarge the scope |enlarge a project
مواضيع
business |politics |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The treaty aims to enlarge cooperation between the countries.
  • She worked hard to enlarge her role in the organization.
  • The program was enlarged to include rural areas.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • They want to enlarge the project.
  • We will enlarge our work area.
  • The group will enlarge its activities.
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3

Make a larger photo print

To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.

نمط الاستخدام: to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
مرادفات
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
تراكيب شائعة
enlarge a photograph |enlarge from a negative
مواضيع
photography |printing |arts_entertainment |technology
أمثلة
  • The photographer decided to enlarge the portrait for display.
  • We can enlarge your old negatives into poster-sized prints.
  • She asked the studio to enlarge her wedding photo.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • Please enlarge this photo for me.
  • He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
  • They can enlarge the old photo.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
المقاطع والنبر
en - large (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
  • Base: enlarge
  • 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
  • Present Participle: enlarging
  • Past: enlarged
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
enlarges verb enlarging verb enlarged verb
Core family
large adjective A1 enlargement noun B2
Related words
largely adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
reduce verb A2 shrink verb B1
تعبيرات

enlarge on

1
/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb formal

Give more details about something

To talk or write more about a subject that was mentioned before.

أمثلة
  • The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
  • In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.

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