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Expand

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Definitions for Expand

verb
extend in one or more directions
Synonyms
spread out
Examples
  1. The dough expands
verb
become larger in size or volume or quantity
Examples
  1. his business expanded rapidly
verb
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
Examples
  1. expand the house by adding another wing
verb
grow vigorously
Synonyms
boom thrive flourish
Examples
  1. The deer population in this town is thriving
  2. business is booming
verb
exaggerate or make bigger
Synonyms
inflate blow up amplify
Examples
  1. The charges were inflated
verb
add details, as to an account or idea
Synonyms
elaborate lucubrate expatiate exposit enlarge flesh out expound dilate
Examples
  1. clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
  2. She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
verb
expand the influence of
Synonyms
extend
Examples
  1. The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent

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