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enlarged

/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To make larger in size, volume, or extent.

  • Verb

    To increase the size or amount of something, especially by using medicine or surgery.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒd/



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Synonyms

embiggen , enlargen , greaten , largen , dilate , expatiate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with enlarged
enlargement , engagement , engagementment , arrangement
Variants
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enlarge , enlargeable , enlarged , enlarger , enlargers , enlarges , enlarging
Forms
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enlargements, enlarging, enlarged


Etymology
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From Old French enlarger, from en- 'in' + large 'large'; see large.


Trivia
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  1. The largest organ in the human body is the liver, which can weigh up to 3 pounds (1.4 kg) in a healthy adult.

  2. The largest animal ever recorded was the blue whale, which can reach lengths of up to 100 feet (30 meters) and weights of up to 200 tons (181 metric tonnes).


Related Concepts
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  1. Hypertrophy: A condition in which an organ or tissue becomes larger than normal due to an increase in the size of its cells.

  2. Swelling: An increase in size caused by the accumulation of fluid or gas in body tissues.


Culture
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In medicine, enlarged organs or body parts may indicate various health conditions. In art, enlarging an image or object can emphasize its significance.

How to Memorize "enlarged"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of making something larger, such as blowing up a balloon or expanding a photograph.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of growth or expansion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Enlarge' as an acronym for 'Expand, Notify, Locate, Gather, and Amplify' to remember the meaning.


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