enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 2500
megnagyít, kibővít, kinagyít, kiterjeszt, növel, nagyít, nagyítást készít
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to enlarge [something]
You can enlarge the photo by clicking on it.
A fotóra kattintva kinagyíthatod.
The company plans to enlarge its offices next year.
A cég azt tervezi, hogy jövőre kibővíti az irodáit.
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.
Learner examples
I want to enlarge the picture.
Ki akarom nagyítani a képet.
He will enlarge the small photo.
Ki fogja nagyítani a kis fotót.
Please enlarge the words on the screen.
We can enlarge the room.
They will enlarge the map.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
Meaning
Make something larger
Collocations
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
Synonyms
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
Antonyms
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
Themes
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something bigger.
To cause something to become bigger in physical dimensions.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to enlarge [something]
The treaty aims to enlarge cooperation between the countries.
Az egyezmény célja, hogy kibővítse az országok közötti együttműködést.
She worked hard to enlarge her role in the organization.
Keményen dolgozott azon, hogy növelje a szervezetben betöltött szerepét.
The program was enlarged to include rural areas.
Learner examples
They want to enlarge the project.
Ki akarják bővíteni a projektet.
We will enlarge our work area.
Ki fogjuk bővíteni a munkaterületünket.
The group will enlarge its activities.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
Meaning
Increase scope or extent
Collocations
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
Synonyms
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
Antonyms
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
Themes
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
To make something greater in range, capacity, or influence.
VERB
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
The photographer decided to enlarge the portrait for display.
A fotós úgy döntött, hogy kiállításra kinagyítja a portrét.
We can enlarge your old negatives into poster-sized prints.
Régi negatívjaiból poszterméretű nagyításokat tudunk készíteni.
She asked the studio to enlarge her wedding photo.
Learner examples
Please enlarge this photo for me.
Kérem, nagyítsa ki nekem ezt a fotót.
He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
Kinagyítja majd a képet, hogy feltehesse a falra.
They can enlarge the old photo.
Meaning
Make a larger photo print
Collocations
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
Synonyms
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
Themes
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Definition
To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.
To produce a photographic print that is larger than the original image or negative.
Grammar
Dictionary form
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
en - large (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
Word family
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
Expressions
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.
Examples
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.