enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2500
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to enlarge [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
Visawe
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
Vinyume
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
Mada
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
2
Increase scope or extent
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to enlarge [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
Visawe
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
Vinyume
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
Mada
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They want to enlarge the project.
- We will enlarge our work area.
- The group will enlarge its activities.
Kitenzi
technical
B1
action
3
Make a larger photo print
To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
Visawe
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
Mada
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Please enlarge this photo for me.
- He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
- They can enlarge the old photo.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Silabi na mkazo
en - large (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
Familia ya neno
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
Semi
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.
Mifano
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.