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enlarging

verb

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Meaning

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Making something bigger in size, scope, or extent; increasing the dimensions or capacity of something.

Example Sentence

The artist was busy enlarging the sketch to create a mural on the wall.

Usage Note

Enlarging is often used when discussing making physical objects, images, or spaces bigger, or when talking about increasing the scope or scale of an idea, project, or problem. For instance, you might talk about "enlarging a photo," "enlarging a room," or "enlarging one's understanding of a topic." It implies a deliberate act of making something greater in size or extent.