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