The difference between Enlarge and Expatiate

When used as verbs, enlarge means to make larger, whereas expatiate means to range at large, or without restraint.


check bellow for the other definitions of Enlarge and Expatiate

  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. Expatiate as a verb (now, rare):

    To range at large, or without restraint.

  2. Expatiate as a verb:

    To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.

    Examples:

    "synonyms descant enlarge expound"

  3. Expatiate as a verb (obsolete):

    To expand; to spread; to extend; to diffuse; to broaden.

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