Enlarging Meaning in English
word · lemma: enlarge
ɪnˈɫɑɹdʒɪŋ
in-LAHR-jing
ɛnlˈɑːdʒɪŋ
en-LAH-jing
Definition
Making something bigger in size, amount, or scale.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for photos, objects, rooms, or other spaces. Common collocations: 'enlarging a photo', 'enlarging the area'. It’s a formal or neutral word; 'making bigger' is less formal. Not used for people’s bodies unless medically or technically (e.g., 'enlarging the heart').
Spanish: agrandando - ampliandoPortuguese (BR): aumentando - ampliandoPortuguese (PT): aumentando - ampliandoChinese (Simplified): 放大 - 扩大Chinese (Traditional): 放大 - 擴大Hindi: बड़ा कर रहा है - विस्तारित कर रहा हैArabic: تكبير - توسيعBengali: বড় করা - বিস্তৃত করাRussian: увеличениеJapanese: 拡大することVietnamese: phóng to - mở rộngKorean: 확대하기Turkish: büyütmeUrdu: بڑا کرناIndonesian: memperbesar
Example Sentences
They are enlarging the playground for the children.
basic
She is enlarging the photo to see the details.
basic
The company is enlarging its offices this year.
basic
I’m thinking about enlarging the kitchen so we have more space to cook.
natural
He spent the afternoon enlarging the map for the presentation.
natural
With technology, enlarging images without losing quality is much easier now.
natural