expand, amplify, swell, distend, inflate, dilate mean to increase in size or volume. expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts).

Phrasal verb expand on something (Definition of expand from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope: Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding. 2. To speak or write at length or in detail: expand on a favorite topic. 3. To …

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To expand is to increase the extent or dimensions of something, as when a balloon expands when you blow air into it.

To increase in size, volume, extent, or scope. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the verb expand.

EXPAND meaning: 1 : to increase in size, range, or amount to become bigger; 2 : to cause (something) to increase in size, range, or amount to make (something) bigger

To expand is to spread out, usually in every direction: to expand one's chest. To dilate is esp. to increase the width or circumference, and applies to space enclosed within confines or to hollow …

Definition of expand verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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