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verb(ex-pand)
exaggerate or make bigger
Synonyms: amplify, blow up, inflate,
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verb(ex-pand)
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Synonyms: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate,
Antonyms: contract,
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verb(ex-pand)
expand the influence of
Synonyms: extend,
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verb(ex-pand)
extend in one or more directions
Synonyms: spread out,
Antonyms: contract,
Examples:
The dough expands.
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verb(ex-pand)
grow vigorously
Synonyms: boom, flourish, thrive,
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verb(ex-pand)
become larger in size or volume or quantity
Examples:
His business expanded rapidly.
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verb(ex-pand)
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
Examples:
Expand the house by adding another wing.

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