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   expand

   /ɪkˈspand/

   verb

   • 1. become or make larger or more extensive: "their business expanded into other hotels" Similar increase in sizebecome largerenlargeswellbecome distendeddilateinflateballoonpuff out/uplengthenstretchthickenfattenfill outrare:intumescetumefygrowbecome/make largerbecome/make biggerincrease in size/scopeextendaugmentbroadenwidendevelopdiversifymultiplyadd tobuild upscale upbranch outbroaden one's horizonsextend one's operationsspreadproliferatemushroomOpposite shrinkcontractcondenseshrinkscale down
   • ▪ (of the universe) undergo a continuous change whereby, according to theory based on observed red shifts, all the galaxies recede from one another.
   • ▪ give a fuller version or account of: "the minister expanded on the government's proposals" Similar elaborate onenlarge onadd detail togo into detail aboutflesh output flesh on the bones ofdevelopsupplementamplifyexpatiate onembellishembroiderpad outfill outOpposite touch on
   • ▪ become less reserved in character or behaviour: "Alice opened and expanded in this normality" Similar relaxunbendbecome relaxedgrow friendlierbecome less reservedbecome more sociableinformal:loosen uphang looseOpposite tense upclam up

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin expandere ‘to spread out’, from ex- ‘out’ + pandere ‘to spread’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. expander noun
   • 2. expansibility noun
   • 3. expansible adjective

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to increasein size, number, or importance, or to make something increasein this way: The airin the balloonexpands when heated. They expanded theirretailoperationsduring the 1980s. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to increase. increaseWe need to increase production to meet demand.

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   The meaning of EXPAND is to open up : unfold. How to use expand in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Expand.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › expandExpand - definition of expand by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope: Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding. 2. To speak or write at length or in detail: expand on a favorite topic. 3. To open up or out; unfold: The chair expands to form a daybed.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEXPAND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   EXPAND definition: to increase in size or amount, or to make something increase: . Learn more.

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   Definition of expand verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   To expand is to spread out, usually in every direction: to expand one's chest. To dilate is especially to increase the width or circumference, and applies to space enclosed within confines or to hollow bodies: to dilate the pupils of the eyes.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordEXPAND - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   All you need to know about "EXPAND" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEXPAND definition in American English - Collins Online Dictionary

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   To expand is to spread out, usually in every direction: to expand one's chest. To dilate is esp. to increase the width or circumference, and applies to space enclosed within confines or to hollow bodies: to dilate the pupils of the eyes.

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    To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge. Expanded her store by adding a second room. To enlarge upon (a topic, idea, etc.); develop in detail. To open (something) up or out; spread out. The bird expanded its wings and flew off.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › expandEXPAND Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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    Synonyms for EXPAND: develop, supplement, enlarge (on or upon), amplify, flesh (out), elaborate (on), complement, dilate (on or upon); Antonyms of EXPAND: shorten, condense, contract, compress, summarize, abridge, outline, abbreviate