Enlarge and Shorten

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Enlarge verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.

Usage example: with a new member of the family on the way, maybe we should consider enlarging the house

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Shorten is an antonym for enlarge in topics: expand, increase.

Nearby Words: enlargement, enlarging, enlarger

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Usage example: if Grandma has to go shopping today, you'll need to shorten your visit

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Enlarge is an antonym for shorten in diminish topic.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

picture	enlarge picture	shorten picture
times	enlarge times	shorten times

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