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    en‧large /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ $ -ɑːrdʒ/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
     Word Family: noun: enlargement, enlarger; adjective: large, largish; verb: enlarge; adverb: largely
    if 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 sb’s understanding/knowledge etc
        A good way to enlarge your vocabulary is to read a daily newspaper.
         
    enlarge on/upon something phrasal verb formal
      to provide more information about something you have already mentioned:
        Mrs Maughan did not enlarge on what she meant.