enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
英語
~ 2500
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
用法パターン：
to enlarge [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
類義語
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
対義語
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
コロケーション
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
テーマ
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
formal
B2
action
2
Increase scope or extent
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
用法パターン：
to enlarge [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
類義語
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
対義語
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
コロケーション
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
テーマ
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They want to enlarge the project.
- We will enlarge our work area.
- The group will enlarge its activities.
動詞
technical
B1
action
3
Make a larger photo print
To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.
用法パターン：
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
類義語
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
コロケーション
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
テーマ
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Please enlarge this photo for me.
- He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
- They can enlarge the old photo.
文法
辞書形
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
音節・強勢
en - large （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
活用形
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
関連語
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
表現
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.
例文
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.