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