expand
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/ɛkˈspænd/
English
Definitions
verb
- To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.“You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.”
- To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).“A flower expands its leaves.”
- To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
- To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.“Use the binomial theorem to expand {(x+1)}^4.”
Related words
Synonyms
spreadspread outunfoldelaborateenlargeextenddilateamplifyget aheadflesh outexpoundthriveexpatiateflourishprosperblow upboominflate
Antonyms
Associated
horizonsofferingsscopeexpansioncapabilitiesbeyondaccommodateopportunitiesexpandingexistingaddingcoverage