B2verbhomebusiness
US/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/
UK/ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/
to make something bigger in size, amount or scale
In context
You can enlarge the photo to fit the whole wall.
The company plans to enlarge its factory next year.
Doctors said his heart had become enlarged after the illness.
Words that go with enlarge
verb + noun
- enlarge a photoClick here to enlarge a photo on the screen.
- enlarge the imageUse the zoom button to enlarge the image.
- enlarge a houseThey saved money to enlarge their house.
- enlarge the scopeThe committee voted to enlarge the scope of the study.
verb + preposition
- enlarge onCould you enlarge on that point?
adjective + noun
- enlarged heartAn enlarged heart can be a sign of illness.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop enlarged to three new cities.Correct: The shop expanded to three new cities.