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ENLARGE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Enlarge.

How to pronounce enlarge:

US

Enlarge - as a verb

Make larger

Example: "She enlarged the flower beds"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make large

Example: "Blow up an image"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow upmagnify16

Become larger or bigger

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Example: "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilate7elaborate11expand16expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clarify15clear upelucidate12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He asked the artist to enlarge the painting."
"She tried to enlarge the text on her phone screen."
"They decided to enlarge their house by adding an extra room."
"The company plans to enlarge its production capacity next year."
"I need to enlarge this photo to be able to see the details."
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Word Game Points

Is ENLARGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, enlarge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENLARGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ENLARGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, enlarge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENLARGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ENLARGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, enlarge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENLARGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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