enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 2500
معنیها
۰ معنی
فعل
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
الگوی کاربرد:
to enlarge [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
هممعنیها
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
متضادها
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
ترکیبهای رایج
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
موضوعها
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
to enlarge [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
هممعنیها
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
متضادها
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
ترکیبهای رایج
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
موضوعها
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
هممعنیها
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
ترکیبهای رایج
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
موضوعها
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- Please enlarge this photo for me.
- He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
- They can enlarge the old photo.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
هجاها و تکیه
en - large (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.