Definition of enlarge

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en·large    (n-lärj) KEY 

VERB:
en·larged, en·larg·ing, en·larg·es
VERB:
tr.

1. To make larger; add to.
2. To give greater scope to; expand. See Synonyms at increase.

VERB:
intr.

1. To become larger; grow.
2. To speak or write at greater length or in greater detail; elaborate: enlarged upon the plan.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier : en-, causative pref. ; see en-¹ + large, large ; see large

OTHER FORMS:
en·larger(Noun)