Enlarged
ɪnˈlɑːrdʒd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make something larger or more extensive; to expand or increase.
ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ
To make something bigger.
The company plans to enlarge its factory to meet increasing demand.
💡 Simply: Think of when you make a photo bigger on your phone. You're enlarging it! This is like making something bigger than it was before.
👶 For kids: Making something bigger, like blowing up a balloon!
More Examples
He enlarged the photograph to better see his face.
They had to enlarge the opening to fit the new door.
How It's Used
"The photographer enlarged the picture to see more detail."
"They decided to enlarge the kitchen."
Having been made larger or expanded in size.
ɪnˈlɑːrdʒd
Having been made larger.
The patient's spleen was found to be enlarged during the examination.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite picture blown up to a bigger size. That photo is enlarged! It just means it's bigger than it was before.
👶 For kids: Bigger! Like when you stretch play-doh and it gets bigger.
More Examples
The museum displayed an enlarged version of the painting.
The city's road network had to handle an enlarged flow of traffic.
How It's Used
"The doctor noticed an enlarged lymph node."
"The house had an enlarged living room."
Idioms & expressions
enlarge upon
To provide more details or expand on a topic or idea.
"The speaker enlarged upon the reasons for the economic downturn."
From Middle English *enlargen*, from Old French *enlargier* ('to widen, expand'), from *en-* (from Latin *in-* 'in, into') + *largier* ('to make large, increase'), from Latin *largus* ('abundant, plentiful').
The word 'enlarged' has been used since the 14th century and was commonly used in texts referring to the expansion of physical objects or concepts.
Memory tip
Imagine you're stretching a balloon – you're enlarging it.
Word Origin
"abundant, plentiful; large"