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