slowly-enlarged
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/ˈsloʊli ɪnˈlɑrdʒd/
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/ˈsləʊli ɪnˈlɑːdʒd/
(enlarge)
make larger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'enlarge' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'enlargir,' where 'en-' meant 'to make' and 'large' meant 'big or wide.'
Historical Evolution
'enlargir' transformed into the Middle English word 'enlargen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enlarge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has increased in size or volume at a gradual pace.
The balloon was slowly-enlarged as more air was added.
Synonyms
Antonyms
rapidly-shrunkquickly-reduced
Last updated: 2025/07/12 16:34