enlarges

[/ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪz/]

verb

amplia

1. makes something larger in size or extent

The new lens enlarges the image on the screen.

A nova lente amplia a imagem na tela.

2. expands or increases in scope or detail

She enlarges on her previous argument in the second chapter.

Ela amplia seu argumento anterior no segundo capítulo.

3. creates a larger photographic print from a negative or digital image

The photographer enlarges the photo to poster size.

O fotógrafo amplia a foto para o tamanho de um pôster.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

amplia

standard and widely used

Rio de Janeiro

amplia

standard usage

São Paulo

amplia

standard usage

Portugal

amplia

standard European Portuguese usage

enlarge on something - expound on or provide more detail about a topic

enlarge one's horizons - expand one's range of experience or knowledge

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