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/ɪk'spænd/

Synonyms of expand Antonyms of expand Examples of expand Usage of expand Parts of expand Definition that contains expand Words sounding like expand Explanation of expand

verb
exaggerate or make bigger
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Similar:

amplify blow up inflate

type of:
increase
verb
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
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Similar:

dilate elaborate enlarge expatiate exposit expound flesh out lucubrate

Opposite:

contract

type of:
clarify elucidate clear up
verb
expand the influence of
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extend

type of:
change alter modify
verb
extend in one or more directions
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"The dough expands"

Similar:

spread out

Opposite:

contract

type of:
grow
verb
grow vigorously
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Similar:

boom flourish thrive

type of:
grow
verb
become larger in size or volume or quantity
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"his business expanded rapidly"

type of:
grow
verb
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
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"expand the house by adding another wing"

type of:
enlarge

Examples of expand

"The dough expands"
"his business expanded rapidly"
"expand the house by adding another wing"