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单词 scale something up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to increase or reduce proportionately in size
Simply scaling up a size 10 garment often leads to disaster.
Synonyms
expand
We can expand the size of the image.
extend
They have added three new products to extend their range.
blow up
The scandal blew up into a major political furore.
enlarge
plans to enlarge the park into a 30,000 all-seater stadium
lengthen
The runway had to be lengthened.
magnify
The telescope magnifies images over 11 times.
amplify
The music was amplified with microphones.
augment
She was searching for a way to augment her income.
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Nearby words of
scale something up

  • scalding
  • scale
  • scale something down
  • scale something up
  • scaly
  • scam
  • scamp

Synonyms of 'scale something up'

scale something up

Additional synonyms

in the sense of enlarge
Definition
to make or grow larger
plans to enlarge the park into a 30,000 all-seater stadium
Synonyms
expand,
increase,
extend,
add to,
build up,
widen,
intensify,
blow up (informal),
heighten,
broaden,
inflate,
lengthen,
magnify,
amplify,
augment,
make bigger,
elongate,
make larger
in the sense of extend
Definition
to broaden the meaning or scope of
They have added three new products to extend their range.
Synonyms
widen,
increase,
develop,
expand,
spread,
add to,
enhance,
supplement,
enlarge,
broaden,
diversify,
amplify,
augment
in the sense of lengthen
Definition
to make or become longer
The runway had to be lengthened.
Synonyms
extend,
continue,
increase,
stretch,
expand,
elongate,
make longer
in the sense of magnify
Definition
to make something look bigger than it really is, for instance by using a lens or microscope
The telescope magnifies images over 11 times.
Synonyms
enlarge,
increase,
boost,
expand,
intensify,
blow up (informal),
heighten,
amplify,
augment,
dilate
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