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