enlarge up
C1 informal
In simple words
To make something bigger (but this is not a real, accepted phrasal verb — use 'enlarge' alone or 'blow up' instead).
Literal meaning: To make something grow upward or larger in size.
Meanings
1 C1 informal
(Non-standard) To make something, especially an image or photo, larger.
"He tried to enlarge up the photo on his phone to see the details more clearly."
Usage notes
'Enlarge up' is not a recognized standard phrasal verb in English. 'Up' is redundant because 'enlarge' already means to make bigger. Learners should avoid this form and use 'enlarge,' 'blow up,' or 'zoom in' instead. Occasionally seen in informal or non-native usage.
Forms
Base
enlarge up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
enlarges up
he/she/it
Past simple
enlarged up
yesterday
Past participle
enlarged up
have + pp
-ing form
enlarging up
continuous
Understand "enlarge up" better
Try:
Real video examples
Video examples are being collected. Check back soon.
Want to master this phrasal verb?
Practice "enlarge up" on Looplines