enlarge
verb (used with object)
to make larger; increase in extent, bulk, or quantity; add to.
enlarging
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present participleof enlarge.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Constructing an accurate, full-scale replica involves far more than enlarging a drawing or arranging generic bones into a dramatic pose.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Her work included enlarging and remodelling the medieval manor at Hardwick, now known as Hardwick Old Hall.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Today, Philly Shipyard is central to President Trump’s goal of reviving American shipbuilding and enlarging the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
In any case, fielding them would mean replacing the existing weapons, not enlarging the arsenal’s size.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025
And so, as children grew, so did the danger of the Fire Swamp in their enlarging imaginations.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
