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