enlarge

verb

(transitive) To make (something) larger.

(intransitive) To grow larger.

(transitive) To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.

(intransitive) To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate

(law) To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

(nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

(archaic) To release; to set at large.

Roots

larguslarg- · Latin · abundant, big

Synonyms for enlarge

expandv magnifyv greatenv dilatev widenv broadenv augmentv enhancev distendv expatiatev amplifyv lengthenv aggrandizev increasen extendv intensifyv heightenv deepenv

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Where does enlarge come from?

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