enlarges

verb

Definition of enlargesnext
present tense third-person singular of enlarge
1
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number as the number of people with cell phones enlarges, more transmission towers will have to be built

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2
as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number with a new member of the family on the way, maybe we should consider enlarging the house

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3
as in frees
to set free (as from slavery or confinement) like a wild animal enlarged from a leghold trap, the freed prisoner raced about

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlarges
  1. increases
  2. expands
  3. frees
  4. rises
  5. accelerates
  6. augments
  7. releases
  8. extends
Verb
  • What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Another area to watch in 2025 is whether the FDA expands the label on Zepbound, which would allow the obesity drug to be prescribed as a treatment for other conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea and cutting heart failure risks .
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of expands
Verb
  • Nevertheless, holiday distractions are an overall factor and the hope is for more traction as time frees up.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This frees Herro up for the triple as Jalen Duren is in drop coverage in an effort to cover Adebayo and Herro at once.
    Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of frees
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  • Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.
    Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.
    Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of rises
Verb
  • This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.
    Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.
    Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of augments
Verb
  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.
    Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of releases
Verb
  • Kohl's extends its hours the night before Christmas.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Taking into account the undisputed areas along Ukraine’s borders with Belarus and Russia, as well as the line of contact in Ukraine, the front extends nearly 1,200 miles.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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