Enlarge and Open

Enlarge

Enlarge verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

Open and enlarge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Open" instead a verb "Enlarge".

Nearby Words: enlargement, enlarging, enlarger

Open

Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.

Enlarge and open are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Enlarge" instead a verb "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Common collocations

chest enlarge chest open chest
eyes enlarge eyes open eyes
enemies enlarge enemies open enemies
wormholes enlarge wormholes open wormholes

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Asteka II: Templo del Sol To get it out, you have to shrink yourself, go inside the now-to-scale temple, use a completely different key in the lock, re-enlarge back outside, and finally open the temple like a dollhouse to claim the Sun Key.
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