the act of increasing in size or bulk, real or apparent; the state of being increased; augmentation; further extension; expansion.-expansion or extension, as of the powers of the mind; ennoblement, as of the feelings and character; as, an enlargement of views, of knowledge, of affection.-a setting at large, or being set at large; release from confinement, servitude, or distress; liberty.-diffusiveness of speech or writing; expatiation; a wide range of discourse or argument.