enlarge

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To make (something) larger.

   • We'll need to enlarge our budget if we want to include the helicopter ride in our holiday.
2. 2

   To grow larger.

3. 3

   To increase the capacity of

   To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.

   • Knowledge enlarges the mind.
   • O ye Corinthians, our […] heart is enlarged.
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   1. 4

      To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject)

      To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate

      • We are then told of the basilisk killing by staring, and of a mous running round a snake till it rushes into the jaws of death. After copying many such anilities, the author adds only, "but our readers will excuse our enlarging."
      • I shall enlarge upon the Point.
      • He began to enlarge on the nature of the ground.
   2. 5

      To release

      To release; to set at large.

      • Like a Lionesse lately enlarged.
      • Finding no meanes how I might us enlarge, / But if that Dwarfe I could with me convay, / I lightly snatcht him up and with me bore away.
      • It will enlarge us from all restraints.
   3. 6

      To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course

      To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

   4. 7

      To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

      • the court would not take farther time to adjourn and deliberate, where the term was near spent, unless the parties would consent to enlarge it

The neighborhood

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