verb🔗ShareTo make larger."The magnifying glass enlarges the small print, making it easier to read. "amountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo grow larger."The magnifying glass enlarges the small print in the book, making it easier to read. "biologyphysiologyorganismnaturescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc."Knowledge enlarges the mind."actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate"The teacher enlarges on the topic of photosynthesis to help the students understand it better. "languagewritingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo release; to set at large."The zookeeper enlarges the injured bird by opening the cage door and letting it fly back to its flock. "rightlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind."As the sailboat turns downwind, the wind enlarges, filling the sails from behind and pushing the boat faster. "nauticalsailingweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule)."The teacher enlarges the deadline for the essay by one week to give students more time. "lawgovernmentpoliticsstatetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading