From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishenlargeen‧large /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ $ -ɑːrdʒ/ ●○○ verb [intransitive, transitive] BIGif you enlarge something, or if it enlarges, it increases in size or scale an operation to enlarge her breasts Police will have the pictures enlarged in an attempt to identify the thief.enlarge somebody’s understanding/knowledge etc A good way to enlarge your vocabulary is to read a daily newspaper. → enlarge on/upon something→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
enlarge• I'm going to get these two pictures enlarged.• A horse's natural desire for affection can be extended and enlarged.• I can feel the bone hard and resistant and enlarged.• Instead, the glucose remains stored in the person's liver, which becomes enlarged.• The left chamber of the heart often enlarges before there are other signs of heart failure.• Its mystery somehow diminished life, or did it enlarge it by making life and its purpose more mysterious still.• The liberal politicians sigh with relief and continue their efforts to enlarge the welfare state.• The pattern of the photo-reproductive screen is enlarged to become a characteristic painting stroke.• Terracing opposite the stand was enlarged to hold 24,000 spectators. 