enlarge

Etymology

From Middle English enlargen, from Old French enlargier, enlargir.

verb

1. (transitive) To make (something) larger.
   We'll need to enlarge our budget if we want to include the helicopter ride in our holiday.
2. (intransitive) To grow larger.
3. (transitive) 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. (intransitive) To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate
   He began to enlarge on the nature of the ground. 1926, T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, New York: Anchor, published 1991, page 167
5. (archaic) To release; to set at large.
   In hospital he gave his parole, and was enlarged after paying for the torn blanket. 1926, T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, New York: Anchor, published 1991, page 167
6. (nautical) To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.
7. (law) To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).
   the court would not take farther time to adjourn and deliberate, where the term was near spent, unless the parties would consent to enlarge it 1795, Charles Runnington, The History, Principles and Practice[…]