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