Words / B2

in-LAHJ/ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/

To enlarge is to make something bigger, or to become bigger: enlarge a photo; enlarge on a point (say more). Dilate (this batch) is widen an opening in the body; expand is broader; magnify is optical. Enlarge the image in the method only to the named scale. Mix-up: enlarge vs enrage; enlarge vs large as a vague adjective; do not write enlarge for a pupil reflex (dilate) or for a crop that is only zoomed on screen with no scale.

Meaning

To make something bigger, or to become bigger (enlarge on = say more).

Examples

• “Enlarge the image in the method only to the named scale, then the units.”
• “The firm enlarged its site, which is the premises sense — still quote m² if given.”

Good to know

enlarge a photo / a site; enlarge on / upon (say more). Close: expand / magnify. Contrast: dilate (this batch, body opening). Trap: enrage / a zoom with no scale. DT, maths, and English. Make bigger — quote the scale or the extra point.

Near in meaning

expand, magnify, make bigger

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