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    Lumawak (en. To expand)

    loo-ma-wak

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To grow older, becoming larger or wider.
    Their business expanded throughout the country.
    Ang kanilang negosyo ay lumawak sa buong bansa.
    To become wider or larger than before.
    His knowledge in new technologies expanded.
    Lumawak ang kanyang kaalaman sa mga bagong teknolohiya.
    Acceptance or expansion of ideas or concepts.
    The group expanded to include other experimental projects.
    Ang grupo ay lumawak upang isama ang ibang mga eksperimentong proyekto.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    expanded mind
    having a broader perspective or understanding of things
    lumawak ang isip
    expanded territory
    the addition of area or space
    lumawak ang teritoryo

    Related Words

    width
    The size or dimension of something.
    lawak
    expansion
    The process of widening or expanding.
    paglawak

    Slang Meanings

    to broaden one's mind
    You need to broaden your mind to better understand other people.
    Kailangan mong lumawak ng isip mo para mas maintindihan mo ang ibang tao.
    to have a bulging bag
    Why are you carrying so many things? It looks like your bag has bulged again!
    Bakit ang dami mong dalang gamit? Mukhang lumawak na naman ang bag mo!
    to have a wide jaw (often used humorously)
    Did you see his jaw? It looks like it has widened from all the laughing!
    Nakita mo ba ang kanyang panga? Parang lumawak na ito sa kakatawa!