expands

Pronunciation: US [ɪkˈspænd] UK [ɪk'spænd]

v.Expand; Expanded; Expansion; Expansion
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Synonyms

Antonyms

amplify develop dilate (on upon elaborate (on) enlarge (on upon flesh (out)

Definitions in English

v.

1.

to become larger in size and fill more space; to make something become larger in size and fill more space

2.

if a business, organization, or activity expands, it grows by including more people, moving into new areas, selling more products, etc; to make a business, organization, or activity do this

3.

to talk or write more about something, adding more details or information

4.

to open something that is folded

5.

to write an expression in a longer form

Other Forms

Example Sentences

Sicily then lay expanded like a map beneath our eyes.
Source: Leigh Hunt
He..expanded his mouth in a significant smirk.
Source: O. Manning

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