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