enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 2500
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
نمط الاستخدام:
to enlarge [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
المرادفات
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
الأضداد
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
- 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.
فعل
formal
B2
action
2
Increase scope or extent
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
نمط الاستخدام:
to enlarge [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
المرادفات
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
الأضداد
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
- They want to enlarge the project.
- We will enlarge our work area.
- The group will enlarge its activities.
فعل
technical
B1
action
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]
المرادفات
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
- 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
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
التعبيرات
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.