enlarge
part of speech
verb (enlarge, enlarges, enlarged, enlarging)
meaning for a pupil
1) To enlarge something is to make it bigger. tree →
2) To enlarge a photo or picture is to print or show a bigger copy of it. tree →
3) (maths) To enlarge a shape is to make a similar shape with all its sides multiplied by the same number (the scale factor). tree →
sense in the lessons
In maths (geometry) enlargement by a scale factor makes every length bigger by the same amount, while angles stay the same. In everyday life people enlarge photos, rooms and gardens. In science, a magnifying glass makes things look enlarged. Phrases: enlarge a photo, enlarge by a scale factor of 2.
examples
- Can you enlarge this photo so I can frame it? tree →
- They enlarged the kitchen by knocking down a wall. tree →
- Enlarge the triangle by a scale factor of 3. tree →
- The microscope enlarges tiny cells so we can see them. tree →
- The doctor said his heart was slightly enlarged. tree →
- Press here to enlarge the picture on the screen. tree →
- The town enlarged the playground with new swings. tree →
note
Regular verb: enlarged. Noun: enlargement. In maths: enlarge a 2 cm by 3 cm rectangle by scale factor 2 → 4 cm by 6 cm; the angles do not change, but the area grows by 2 × 2 = 4 times. Opposite: reduce, shrink.
In the corpora
- Digital zoom just enlarges pixels and loses detail; getting closer or using a real zoom lens gives sharper pictures.
- God enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and let Canaan be their servant.
- Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.
- Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.
- The troubles of my heart are enlarged; O bring Thou me out of my distresses.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «enlarge» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.