1. To promote or support the expansion, growth, or increase in size of something
The government policies encourage enlargement of small businesses.
As políticas governamentais encorajam a ampliação de pequenos negócios.
2. To foster or inspire the development or extension of an idea, project, or scope
Teachers encourage enlargement of students' perspectives through diverse reading.
Os professores encorajam a ampliação das perspectivas dos alunos através de leituras diversas.