Vergrößern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergrößern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to enlarge", "to increase" or "to magnify".

Essential properties of "vergrößern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vergrößern
  • Simple past: vergrößerte
  • Participle: vergrößert

See full conjugation of vergrößern

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vergrößern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To enlarge, increase, or intensify"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen das Bild vergrößern, um die Details besser zu sehen.We need to enlarge the picture to see the details better.
  2. Die Firma plant, ihre Produktion zu vergrößern.The company plans to increase its production.
  3. Der Optiker kann die Schrift für Sie vergrößern.The optician can enlarge the font for you.

2.) "To make something appear larger using an optical device"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Mikroskop vergrössert die Zellen um das Hundertfache.The microscope magnifies the cells a hundredfold.
  2. Mit dieser Kamera können Sie das Bild digital vergrößern.With this camera, you can digitally enlarge the image.
  3. Die Lupe vergrößert den Text, sodass er leichter zu lesen ist.The magnifying glass enlarges the text, making it easier to read.
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