Enlarge

verb

/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/

Word Frequency: 2.8

Definitions

1.verbTo make larger.

2.verbTo grow larger.

3.verbTo 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."

4.verbTo speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate

5.verbTo release; to set at large.

6.verbTo get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

7.verbTo extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

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