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enlarge vs grow

grow vs enlarge

enlarge and grow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
enlarge No No Yes No
grow No No Yes No
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of enlarge; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than enlarge:
  • enlarge: become larger or bigger
  • grow: become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
enlarge (verb) grow (verb)
become larger or bigger come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
make large become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
make larger cause to grow or develop
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing increase in size by natural process
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
grow emotionally or mature
become attached by or as if by the process of growth
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between enlarge and grow

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