enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ρήμα
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to enlarge [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
Συνώνυμα
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
Αντώνυμα
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
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reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
Θέματα
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ρήμα
formal
B2
action
2
Increase scope or extent
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to enlarge [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
Συνώνυμα
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
Αντώνυμα
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
Θέματα
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- They want to enlarge the project.
- We will enlarge our work area.
- The group will enlarge its activities.
Ρήμα
technical
B1
action
3
Make a larger photo print
To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
Συνώνυμα
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
Θέματα
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Please enlarge this photo for me.
- He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
- They can enlarge the old photo.
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IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
en - large (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
Τύποι λέξης
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.