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 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