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# enlarge

«enlarge» in Mova's school dictionary: **to make it bigger** — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples, with 5 sentences of Mova's corpora that use it.

### part of speech

verb (enlarge, enlarges, enlarged, enlarging)

### meaning for a pupil

1) To enlarge something is to make it bigger. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#m1)

2) To enlarge a photo or picture is to print or show a bigger copy of it. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#m2)

3) (maths) To enlarge a shape is to make a similar shape with all its sides multiplied by the same number (the scale factor). [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#m3)

### sense in the lessons

In maths (geometry) enlargement by a scale factor makes every length bigger by the same amount, while angles stay the same. In everyday life people enlarge photos, rooms and gardens. In science, a magnifying glass makes things look enlarged. Phrases: enlarge a photo, enlarge by a scale factor of 2.

### examples

- Can you enlarge this photo so I can frame it? [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x1)
- They enlarged the kitchen by knocking down a wall. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x2)
- Enlarge the triangle by a scale factor of 3. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x3)
- The microscope enlarges tiny cells so we can see them. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x4)
- The doctor said his heart was slightly enlarged. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x5)
- Press here to enlarge the picture on the screen. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x6)
- The town enlarged the playground with new swings. [tree →](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/#x7)

### note

Regular verb: enlarged. Noun: enlargement. In maths: enlarge a 2 cm by 3 cm rectangle by scale factor 2 → 4 cm by 6 cm; the angles do not change, but the area grows by 2 × 2 = 4 times. Opposite: reduce, shrink.

### In the corpora

- [Digital zoom just enlarges pixels and loses detail; getting closer or using a real zoom lens gives sharper pictures.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/school/arts/20-photography-and-phone-cameras/11/)
- [God enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and let Canaan be their servant.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/torah/jps/GEN.244/)
- [Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/neviim/jps/2SA.696/)
- [Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/ketuvim/jps/PSA.248/)
- [The troubles of my heart are enlarged; O bring Thou me out of my distresses.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/ketuvim/jps/PSA.375/)

### Trees and pragmatics

[Every meaning and example of «enlarge» parsed by Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/E/enlarge/), each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.