Malay dictionary
membesar
to grow up or develop in age and size
Meanings
- 1to escalate or become more serious or intense
- 2to expand or increase in physical volume or dimensions
- 3to grow up or develop in age and size
Built from
Root besar: large in size or amount
Examples
Dia membesar di sebuah kampung kecil yang sunyi.
He grew up in a quiet little village.
Api itu mula membesar dengan pantas akibat angin kencang.
The fire started to grow rapidly due to strong winds.
Belon itu semakin membesar apabila ditiup oleh Ali.
The balloon is getting bigger as it is blown by Ali.
Anak-anak saya membesar dengan cepat sehingga baju mereka tidak lagi muat.
My children are growing up so fast that their clothes no longer fit.
Kanak-kanak itu membesar dengan sihat hasil daripada pemakanan yang seimbang.
The child is growing up healthily as a result of a balanced diet.
Adunan roti itu akan membesar dua kali ganda selepas dibiarkan selama sejam.
The bread dough will expand twofold after being left for an hour.
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Synonymstumbuh
Antonymsmengecil
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