enlargement
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
B2
Inglês
~ 6900
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Nome
B2
action
1
the process of becoming larger
The process of making something bigger, or the state of being bigger than before.
Padrão de uso:
the enlargement of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "enlargement" when they should say "increase" for numbers or amounts (for example, "an enlargement in price"). Use "enlargement" mainly for physical size, area, or scale. For numbers, money, or levels, use words like "increase" or "rise".
Sinónimos
expansion (Often used for both physical increase and growth in amount or range, not only size.)
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increase (Very general word for becoming more or bigger, not limited to physical size.)
Antónimos
reduction (Refers to making something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.)
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shrinkage (Emphasizes a gradual or undesired process of becoming smaller.)
Colocações
the enlargement of the image
|progressive enlargement
|further enlargement
|significant enlargement
|enlargement in size
Temas
science
|daily_life
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The enlargement of the parking area will allow more customers to visit the store.
- Microscopic examination showed a slight enlargement of the crystals after heating.
- They approved the enlargement of the playground to include a new football field.
- The map includes an enlargement of the city center for easier reading.
- Continuous enlargement of the reservoir could damage the surrounding ecosystem.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The enlargement of the room gave us more space.
- We planned the enlargement of the garden last year.
- The diagram shows an enlargement of the main part.
- The enlargement of the road will help traffic.
- There was a small enlargement of the picture in the book.
Nome
B2
entity
2
a larger copy of a photo
A photo or picture that is printed bigger than the original one.
Padrão de uso:
order an enlargement of [a photo]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say "big photo" when they mean a specifically reprinted larger copy of an original photo. Use "enlargement" when the idea of copying and making the image larger is important, especially in a photo shop or printing context.
Sinónimos
blow-up (Informal term mostly used for large photos or images.)
Antónimos
thumbnail (A very small version of an image, often used in digital galleries.)
Colocações
photo enlargement
|8x10 enlargement
|poster-size enlargement
|close-up enlargement
|color enlargement
Temas
media
|art
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Exemplos
- She ordered a large enlargement of her favorite wedding photo.
- The book includes an enlargement of the painting to show the details.
- They hung an enlargement of the team photo in the office lobby.
- The report features an enlargement of the satellite image on the cover.
- He framed an enlargement of the old black-and-white family portrait.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I want an enlargement of this photo, please.
- The teacher showed an enlargement of the map on the wall.
- We put a big enlargement of our baby on the fridge.
- This page has an enlargement of the picture so you can see it well.
- She made an enlargement of the drawing for the poster.
Nome
technical
C1
state
3
abnormal increase in organ size
A medical condition where a body part, such as an organ, becomes bigger than normal.
Padrão de uso:
enlargement of the [organ/tissue]
Erro comum:
Learners may use everyday words like "big" or "large" instead of the medical noun "enlargement" in formal reports (for example, "the liver is big"). In medical or technical writing, use "enlargement of the liver" or "liver enlargement".
Sinónimos
swelling (General term for a body part becoming bigger, often temporary and not always used for internal organs in technical reports.)
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hypertrophy (Strict medical term for an increase in size of an organ or tissue due to growth of its cells.)
Antónimos
atrophy (A medical term for wasting away or becoming smaller and weaker, often of muscles or organs.)
Colocações
heart enlargement
|thyroid enlargement
|mild enlargement
|marked enlargement
|progressive enlargement
Temas
medicine
|health
|science
|body
Exemplos
- The X-ray showed a slight enlargement of the heart.
- Liver enlargement can be a sign of several underlying diseases.
- The ultrasound report noted enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
- Persistent gland enlargement should be checked by a doctor.
- The scan revealed no enlargement of the spleen or other abdominal organs.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The doctor saw an enlargement of his heart on the X-ray.
- Enlargement of the liver can mean there is a problem.
- The test showed enlargement of the glands in her neck.
- Kidney enlargement was found during the medical check.
- Eye enlargement may happen in some medical conditions.
Nome
formal
C1
action
4
growth of an organization or scope
The process of making a group, organization, or activity bigger or wider in what it does.
Padrão de uso:
the enlargement of [an organization/role/scope]
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse "enlargement" instead of more natural choices like "expansion" or "growth" in business English. "Enlargement" sounds more formal and is less common in modern business talk; in many cases, "expansion of the company" is more idiomatic than "enlargement of the company".
Sinónimos
expansion (Very common term for organizational or business growth; slightly more frequent than "enlargement" in this context.)
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growth (Broader term that can include financial or qualitative improvement, not just size or scope.)
Antónimos
contraction (Used for organizations, businesses, or economies becoming smaller in size or activity.)
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reduction (General term for making something smaller or less, including powers or responsibilities.)
Colocações
enlargement of its role
|enlargement of membership
|enlargement of powers
|institutional enlargement
|territorial enlargement
Temas
business
|politics
|society
|work
Exemplos
- The enlargement of the committee has made decision-making more complex.
- Shareholders voted against further enlargement of the board's powers.
- The plan includes the enlargement of the program to cover rural areas.
- Rapid enlargement of the company led to management problems.
- The charity is considering the enlargement of its services to include mental health support.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The enlargement of the club brought in many new members.
- We talked about the enlargement of the project to other cities.
- Enlargement of the team will help us finish faster.
- The government announced the enlargement of the social program.
- The enlargement of the group changed how it worked.
Nome
formal
C1
action
5
adding countries to an alliance
The process of more countries joining a big group of countries, such as the European Union.
Padrão de uso:
the enlargement of [organization]
Erro comum:
Learners may think "enlargement" here means only physical size. In political news, "EU enlargement" specifically means adding new member countries, not making the land physically bigger.
Sinónimos
accession (Technical term used for the formal act of a country joining a treaty or organization.)
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expansion (More general term; often used in news to describe organizations gaining new members or territory.)
Antónimos
withdrawal (When a country leaves an organization instead of new ones joining.)
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disintegration (Describes an organization or union breaking apart rather than growing.)
Colocações
EU enlargement
|NATO enlargement
|future enlargement
|enlargement policy
|round of enlargement
Temas
politics
|international
|european_union
|relationships
Exemplos
- EU enlargement remains a key issue in European politics.
- The report evaluates the impact of NATO enlargement on regional security.
- Public opinion on further enlargement of the union is deeply divided.
- The summit will focus on enlargement and institutional reform.
- Debates over enlargement have shaped the organization's long-term strategy.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- EU enlargement brought new countries into the union.
- Some people support further enlargement of NATO.
- The leaders talked about enlargement at the meeting.
- Enlargement of the union can change trade rules.
- They wrote a paper about EU enlargement and its problems.
Nome
B2
action
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cosmetic operation to increase size
An operation or medical treatment that makes a body part, often the breasts or penis, bigger for appearance or sexual reasons.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] has an enlargement of [a body part]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse normal medical "enlargement" (for example, heart enlargement as a disease) with cosmetic "enlargement" (for appearance). Context and collocations such as "breast" or "penis" usually show that it is cosmetic.
Sinónimos
augmentation (Common medical term, especially in "breast augmentation"; sounds more clinical than "enlargement".)
Antónimos
reduction (Used for cosmetic procedures that make a body part smaller, such as breast reduction.)
Colocações
breast enlargement
|penis enlargement
|cosmetic enlargement
|enlargement surgery
|undergo an enlargement
Temas
health
|body
|lifestyle
Exemplos
- She decided to have breast enlargement after years of feeling unhappy with her chest.
- The clinic offers several types of penis enlargement procedures.
- Demand for cosmetic enlargement surgery has grown in recent years.
- He researched the risks of enlargement before booking the operation.
- Breast enlargement is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries worldwide.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She went to a clinic for breast enlargement.
- The ad on TV talked about penis enlargement.
- Breast enlargement surgery can be very expensive.
- He read about the health risks of enlargement.
- Some people want enlargement of a body part for beauty reasons.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
enlargement
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
Sílabas e acento
en - large - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: enlargement
- Plural: enlargement, enlargements
Família de palavras
Expressões
breast enlargement
1/bɹˈɛst ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
cosmetic surgery to enlarge breasts
An operation or treatment that makes a person’s breasts bigger for cosmetic reasons.
Exemplos
- She saved for years to pay for breast enlargement.
- Breast enlargement is often advertised in beauty and fashion magazines.
- The doctor explained the possible side effects of breast enlargement.
EU enlargement
1/ˈi jˈu ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
adding countries to the EU
The process of more countries joining the European Union.
Exemplos
- EU enlargement has changed the political map of Europe.
- Talks about EU enlargement are often long and difficult.
- Many students wrote essays on the effects of EU enlargement.
heart enlargement
1/hˈɑɹt ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
medical increase in heart size
A medical condition where the heart is bigger than normal, usually seen on an X-ray or scan.
Exemplos
- The X-ray showed signs of heart enlargement.
- Heart enlargement can be caused by long-term high blood pressure.
- The doctor said they would monitor his heart enlargement over time.
penis enlargement
1/pˈinɪs ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
informal
treatment to enlarge the penis
A medical operation or product that promises to make a man’s penis bigger.
Exemplos
- He was skeptical about online ads for penis enlargement pills.
- Clinics that offer penis enlargement often charge very high prices.
- Doctors warn that many penis enlargement methods are not tested or safe.
photo enlargement
1/fˈoʊtoʊ ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
a larger printed photo
A photo that has been printed at a bigger size than the original picture or file.
Exemplos
- I took the digital file to the shop and ordered a photo enlargement.
- We hung a photo enlargement of our wedding over the fireplace.
- The magazine used a photo enlargement on the cover to show the details clearly.