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grow vs enlarge

enlarge vs grow

grow and enlarge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grow No No Yes No
enlarge No No Yes No
As verbs, enlarge is a hyponym of grow; that is, enlarge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grow:
  • grow: become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
  • enlarge: become larger or bigger
grow (verb) enlarge (verb)
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) become larger or bigger
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain make large
cause to grow or develop make larger
increase in size by natural process add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
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 grow and enlarge

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