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What is another word for Enlargement? – 128 Enlargement Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    expansion growth increase augmentation amplification extension widening broadening magnification enhancement intensification escalation inflation swelling ballooning dilation distension proliferation multiplication accretion aggrandizement amplification development elaboration enlargement enhancement escalation expansionism extension growth increment inflation intensification magnification proliferation swelling upsurge widening

    Meaning of Enlargement

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "enlargement" refers to the act or process of making something larger or more extensive.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "enlargement" as the act or process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the state of being enlarged.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "enlargement" is the act of making something larger, or the state of being larger.

    Example Uses

    • The company is planning an enlargement of its headquarters to accommodate the growing number of employees.
    • The enlargement of the EU has led to increased economic cooperation among member states.
    • The doctor recommended an enlargement of the image to get a clearer view of the tumor.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reduction decrease diminution contraction shrinkage lessening minimization downscaling curtailment abridgment compression condensation constriction decline decrement depreciation deterioration diminishment downsize cutback rollback retrenchment scaling down

    Related Nouns

    expansion growth development increase augmentation extension magnification enhancement intensification inflation proliferation multiplication accretion aggrandizement amplification elaboration increment upsurge surge boom swell bulge balloon

    Related Verbs

    expand grow increase augment extend magnify enhance intensify inflate proliferate multiply accrete aggrandize amplify elaborate develop broaden widen swell balloon bulge

    Related Adjectives

    large extensive expanded growing increasing augmented extended magnified enhanced intensified inflated proliferated multiplied accreted aggrandized amplified elaborate developed broad wide swollen bulging ballooning