Expand — synonyms, expand antonyms, definition

1. expand (Verb)

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expand (Verb) — Extend in one or more directions. ex. "The dough expands"

expand (Verb) — Become larger in size, volume or quantity. ex. "his business expanded rapidly"

expand (Verb) — Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity. ex. "expand the house by adding another wing"

expand (Verb) — Grow vigorously. ex. "business is expanding"

expand (Verb) — Exaggerate or make bigger. ex. "The charges were expanded"

expand (Verb) — Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. ex. "She expanded on the main ideas in her dissertation"

expand (Verb) — Extend the influence of. ex. "The King expanded his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"

expand (Verb) — (algebra) rewrite as an equivalent longer sum of terms.

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