Expand

verb
ɪk'spænd

Verb

  • extend in one or more directions

    The dough expands

    Type of:Grow
  • become larger in size or volume or quantity

    his business expanded rapidly

    Type of:Grow
  • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

    expand the house by adding another wing

    Type of:Enlarge
  • exaggerate or make bigger

    Similar:AmplifyInflate
    Type of:Increase
  • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

    Similar:DilateElaborateEnlargeExpatiateExposit
    Type of:ClarifyElucidate
  • expand the influence of

    Similar:Extend
    Type of:ChangeAlterModify
  • grow vigorously

    Type of:Grow

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