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Definition of enlarge

verb

  • make or become larger or more extensive: [with object]:recently my son enlarged our garden pond (as adjective enlarged)an enlarged spleen
  • [with object] develop a larger print of (a photograph): very often a favourite photograph is enlarged and framed

Phrasal Verbs

enlarge on/upon

speak or write about (something) in greater detail:I would like to enlarge on this theme

Origin:

Middle English (formerly also as inlarge): from Old French enlarger, from en- (expressing a change of state) + large 'large'

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