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• Vergrößern bedeutet, etwas in Größe, Umfang, Maßstab oder Fassungsvermögen größer zu machen; auch im Sinne von erweitern, ausbauen oder vermehren.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something larger or more extensive in size, scope, or capacity.

1. Make biggerB1formal

   To make something larger in size, scale, or capacity.

   Vergrößern

   • They plan to enlarge the kitchen by knocking down a wall.
   • The company enlarged its warehouse to store more goods.
   • You can enlarge the photo by clicking on it.

   Synonymeamplifyaugmentbroadendilateexpandextendincreasemagnifyswellwiden

   Antonymecontractdecreasediminishminifyreduceshrink

2. Expand or increaseB2formal

   To increase the scope, extent, or amount of something.

   Erweitern

   • The government aims to enlarge the country's export market.
   • She enlarged her vocabulary by reading extensively.
   • The university plans to enlarge its research program.

   Synonymeamplifyaugmentboostbroadenenhanceexpandextendincreasemagnifyswellwiden

   Antonymecontractdecreasediminishlessenreduceshrink