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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024en•large /ɛnˈlɑrdʒ/USA pronunciation v., -larged, -larg•ing. - to (cause to) become larger;
add (to): [no object]That photograph will not enlarge well.[~ + object]to enlarge images 50 times the original size. - to add more information:[~ + on/upon + object]The lecturer enlarged upon her topic.
en•large•a•ble, adj. en•larg•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024en•large (en lärj′),USA pronunciation v., -larged, -larg•ing. v.t. - to make larger; increase in extent, bulk, or quantity;
add to:They enlarged the house by adding an east wing. - to increase the capacity or scope of;
expand:We've decided to enlarge the company. - Photographyto make (a photographic print) larger than the negative by projecting the negative's image through a lens onto photographic printing paper.
v.i. - to grow larger;
increase;
expand. - to speak or write at large;
expatiate:to enlarge upon a point.
- Old French enlargir, enlarger. See en-1, large
- Middle English enlargen 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged extend, magnify, amplify, dilate. See increase.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged diminish.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged contract.
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