Meaning & Definition of word "Enlarged"

Enlarged

/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of 'enlarge', meaning to make or become larger.
    • Example: He enlarged his collection of vintage coins over the years.
  • 2. To expand or extend something.
    • Example: The artist enlarged the canvas to accommodate her new mural.

adjective:

  • 1. Made larger in size or extent.
    • Example: The enlarged photograph revealed details that were previously unnoticed.
  • 2. Increased in quantity or scale.
    • Example: The company reported an enlarged market share after the acquisition.
  • 3. Having a swollen or abnormal size due to an increase in cell size or number.
    • Example: The doctor noted that her lymph nodes were enlarged, indicating a possible infection.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'enlarge', which comes from the Middle English 'enlarge', from Old French 'enlargir' (to make larger), from 'en-' + 'largir' (to make wide).

Common Phrases and Expressions

enlarged circumstances:

situations that have become broader or more significant

enlarged perspective:

a broader view or understanding of a subject

enlarged heart:

a term that can describe compassion or emotional capacity in a metaphorical sense

Related Words

enlarge:

to make something larger

large:

of considerable size, extent, or capacity

expansion:

the act of increasing in size, volume, or quantity

Slang Meanings of enlarged

Meaning: pump up

Example Sentence: He really pumped up his image for the audition.

Meaning: blow up

Example Sentence: She blew up her online presence with those new pics.