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to enlarge
01
to grow or increase in size or dimensions
Intransitive
Examples
Our garden is enlarging as we add more plants and flowers.
The puddle in the driveway was enlarging as the rain continued to fall steadily.
02
to increase the size or quantity of something
Transitive: to enlarge a size or quantity
Examples
The university is enlarging its research facilities, investing in state-of-the-art equipment to support innovative projects.
They enlarged the warehouse to store additional inventory.
03
to provide greater scope or extent for something
Transitive: to enlarge a scope or extent
Examples
The government 's new policy aims at enlarging access to education.
The nonprofit organization seeks to enlarge its impact on environmental conservation.
04
to speak or write extensively on a particular topic
Intransitive: to enlarge upon a topic
Examples
During the lecture, the professor chose to enlarge upon the historical context of the event.
The author's latest book enlarges upon the themes explored in her previous works.
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