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Meaning & Definition of Expand in English

English

Expand

/ɪkspænd/

verb

1. Extend in one or more directions

  • "The dough expands"
synonym:
  • expand,
  • spread out

2. Become larger in size or volume or quantity

  • "His business expanded rapidly"
synonym:
  • expand

3. Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

  • "Expand the house by adding another wing"
synonym:
  • expand

4. Grow vigorously

  • "The deer population in this town is thriving"
  • "Business is booming"
synonym:
  • boom,
  • thrive,
  • flourish,
  • expand

5. Exaggerate or make bigger

  • "The charges were inflated"
synonym:
  • inflate,
  • blow up,
  • expand,
  • amplify

6. 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"
synonym:
  • elaborate,
  • lucubrate,
  • expatiate,
  • exposit,
  • enlarge,
  • flesh out,
  • expand,
  • expound,
  • dilate

7. Expand the influence of

  • "The king extended his rule to the eastern part of the continent"
synonym:
  • extend,
  • expand

Examples of using

Good films expand one's horizons.
Many astronomers assume that the universe continues to expand forever.
I hope that your future activities will expand our relationship with your firm.