The difference between Enlarge and Expand

When used as verbs, enlarge means to make larger, whereas expand means to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

check bellow for the other definitions of Enlarge and Expand

  1. Enlarge as a verb (transitive):

    To make larger.

  2. Enlarge as a verb (intransitive):

    To grow larger.

  3. Enlarge as a verb (transitive):

    To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.

    Examples:

    "Knowledge enlarges the mind."

  4. Enlarge as a verb (intransitive):

    To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject)

  5. Enlarge as a verb (archaic):

    To release; to set at large.

  6. Enlarge as a verb (nautical):

    To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

  7. Enlarge as a verb (legal):

    To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Abbott"

  1. Expand as a verb (transitive):

    To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

    Examples:

    "You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."

  2. Expand as a verb (transitive):

    To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

    Examples:

    "A flower expands its leaves."

  3. Expand as a verb (transitive):

    To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

  4. Expand as a verb (transitive, algebra):

    To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

    Examples:

    "Use the binomial theorem to expand (x+1)<sup>4</sup> to x<sup>4</sup> + 4x<sup>3</sup> + 6x<sup>2</sup> + 4x + 1."

  5. Expand as a verb (transitive, arithmetic):

    To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value

  6. Expand as a verb (intransitive):

    To change from a smaller form/size to a larger one.

    Examples:

    "Many materials expand when heated."

    "This compact umbrella expands to cover a large table."

  7. Expand as a verb (intransitive):

    To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.

  8. Expand as a verb (intransitive):

    To speak or write at length or in detail.

    Examples:

    "He expanded on his plans for the business."

  9. Expand as a verb (intransitive):

    To feel generous or optimistic.

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