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Meaning of enlarged
The primary meaning of the word "enlarged" is to make or become larger in size, amount, or degree.
Etymology of enlarged
The word "enlarged" has its roots in the Old French word "enlargier," which means "to set free" or "to make larger"
It is derived from the prefix "en-" meaning "to make" or "to put," and the word "large," which is derived from the Old French word "large," meaning "wide" or "broad"
The word "enlarged" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that has been made larger or more extensive
Synonyms
expanded
increased
augmented
amplified
broadened
widened
extended
stretched
inflated
swollen
distended
ballooned
magnified
intensified
heightened
elevated
enhanced
strengthened
exaggerated
inflated
puffed
bloated
dilated
magnified
multiplied
doubled
tripled
quadrupled
grown
developed
enlarged
inflated
Definitions
- Made or become larger in size, amount, or degree
- Increased or extended in scope, scale, or extent
- Expanded or amplified in size, amount, or degree
Usage Examples
- The company has enlarged its product line to include more eco-friendly options
- The image was enlarged to show more detail
- The city has enlarged its public transportation system to include more buses and trains
Antonyms
reduced
decreased
diminished
lessened
lowered
minimized
contracted
shrunk
shrunken
compressed
condensed
narrowed
shortened
stunted
dwarfed
miniaturized
downsized
decreased
curtailed