[Vocabulary] Enlarge the vocabulary

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Silverobama

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Hi,

I am wondering if it is idiomatic to say things like:


I am reading this novel so as to enlarge my vocabluary.


Is it idiomatic to say "enlarge my vocabluary"?


Thanks a lot
 

lauralie2

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Try, increase.
 

TheNewOne

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My dictionary gives - to build vocabulary, develop vocabulary, enlarge vocabulary
 

Tdol

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I agree wiith Lauralie2- increase (or expand) would work better. Also, I think it would be more natural without so as, which is correct but wordy.
 
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