expand expand /ɪkˈspænd/

verb

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