enlarge
gb/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/ us/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
A2
Ingles
~ 2500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
A2
action
1
Make something larger
To make something bigger.
Padron ng paggamit:
to enlarge [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'enlarge' with 'lengthen' or 'widen', which refer to specific dimensions rather than overall size.
Mga kasingkahulugan
expand (Often suggests becoming larger in area or scope, not just physical dimensions.)
|
magnify (Often used for optical enlargement or making details appear bigger.)
Mga kasalungat
shrink (Means to make something smaller in size.)
|
reduce (General term for making something smaller or less in amount.)
Mga kolokasyon
enlarge a photo
|enlarge an image
|enlarge the text
|enlarge a map
|enlarge the picture
Mga tema
daily life
|design
|photography
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
formal
B2
action
2
Increase scope or extent
To make something have more range, power, or importance.
Padron ng paggamit:
to enlarge [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical size increase; context often clarifies it is about scope.
Mga kasingkahulugan
extend (Often used for duration, range, or coverage.)
|
broaden (Suggests making something wider in scope or variety.)
Mga kasalungat
narrow (To make something smaller in scope or range.)
Mga kolokasyon
enlarge one's influence
|enlarge the scope
|enlarge a project
Mga tema
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- They want to enlarge the project.
- We will enlarge our work area.
- The group will enlarge its activities.
Pandiwa
technical
B1
action
3
Make a larger photo print
To make a bigger copy of a photo from film or digital image.
Padron ng paggamit:
to enlarge [a photo/image/negative]
Mga kasingkahulugan
blow up (Informal term for enlarging a photograph.)
Mga kolokasyon
enlarge a photograph
|enlarge from a negative
Mga tema
photography
|printing
|arts_entertainment
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Please enlarge this photo for me.
- He will enlarge the picture for the wall.
- They can enlarge the old photo.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
enlarge
IPA
GB/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
US/ɪnlˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
Mga pantig at diin
en - large (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (large)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: enlarge
- 3rd Person Singular: enlarges
- Present Participle: enlarging
- Past: enlarged
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
enlarges
verb
enlarging
verb
enlarged
verb
Core family
large
adjective A1
enlargement
noun B2
Related words
largely
adverb B1
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The speaker promised to enlarge on this point later in his talk.
- In her report, she enlarged on the challenges faced by small businesses.