Enlarging

verb noun

To make larger.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To make larger.
  2. (verb) To grow larger.
  3. (verb) To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc. “Knowledge enlarges the mind.”
  4. (verb) To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
  5. (verb) To release; to set at large.
  6. (verb) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
  7. (verb) To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
  8. (noun) The act of one who enlarges.

Letter breakdown

  • Enlarging contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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Reader questions

What does Enlarging mean?

To make larger.

How many letters are in Enlarging?

Enlarging has 9 letters.

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