Meaning & use
enlarge
To make something bigger in size, amount, or scope.
See it in a sentence
We enlarged the kitchen by knocking down the wall to the pantry.
Please enlarge the photo so we can see the details more clearly.
A note on using this word
In photography and printing, often used instead of 'blow up' in more formal writing.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
shrinkreduce
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