Enlarges

/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of enlarge; to make something larger or expand its size or scope.

Etymology

From Middle English 'enlargen,' from Old French 'enlargir' (en- + large). The sense evolved from physical expansion to include abstract concepts like knowledge or understanding.

Kelly Says

When you 'enlarge' something, you're using a prefix that literally means 'put into' large—the same 'en-' that appears in words like 'enable' and 'enrich' where you're adding something essential!

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