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en·large
 enlarge
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
larj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
enlarges, enlarging, enlarged |
| definition 1: |
to make larger.
She enlarged her collection of dolls.- synonyms:
- amplify, augment, inflate, multiply, swell
- antonyms:
- reduce
- similar words:
- boost, develop, expand, increase
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| definition 2: |
to become bigger.
The pupils of the eyes enlarge when it is dark.- synonyms:
- expand, inflate, multiply
- antonyms:
- shrink
- similar words:
- balloon, develop, grow, increase, mushroom, snowball, spread
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| related words: |
accumulate, annex, bloat, broaden, build, bulge, compound, extend, magnify, swell |
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| derivations: |
enlargeable (adj.), enlarger (n.) |
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