Main Entry: en·large

Pronunciation: \in-ˈlärj, en-\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): en·larged; en·larg·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French enlarger, enlargir, from en- + large broad, large

Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : to make larger : extend <enlarged the family fortune with new investments>
2 : to give greater scope to : expand <education may enlarge one's view of the world>
3 : to set free (as a captive)intransitive verb 1 : to grow larger
2 : to speak or write at length : elaborate <let me enlarge upon that point>

synonyms see increase

— en·large·able \-ˈlär-jə-bəl\ adjective

— en·larg·er noun