enlarging (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪŋ

Definition

Making something greater in size, volume, or extent.

Examples

• The company is enlarging its production facility to meet the sudden surge in global demand.

• She focused on enlarging the photograph to capture the small details in the background.

• By enlarging his vocabulary daily, he felt much more confident during complex academic debates.

How to Use enlarging

enlarging on (phrasal verb)

to provide more details about a topic — "He spent an hour enlarging on his original proposal."

enlarging [object] (collocation)

transitive use with a direct object — "They are currently enlarging the kitchen area."

Synonyms of enlarging

Words with a similar meaning to enlarging:

• growing
• widening
• expanding
• magnifying

Antonyms of enlarging

Words with the opposite meaning to enlarging:

• shrinking
• reducing

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