Question 1 · Quick check
enlarge
CEFRC1
/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To make something bigger or become bigger.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo grow larger.
Examples
Could you enlarge on your new theory?
He tried to enlarge his sphere of influence.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.
To make (something) larger.
To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
More examples
In contextWe'll need to enlarge our budget if we want to include the helicopter ride in our holiday.
Knowledge enlarges the mind.
O ye Corinthians, our […] heart is enlarged.
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Origin
verb
From Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier, enlargir. By surface analysis, en- + large.