expand in English dictionary

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    Meanings and definitions of "expand"

    • (transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
    • (transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
    • (transitive) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
    • (transitive) (algebra) To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
    • (intransitive) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.
    • (intransitive) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.
    • (intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
    • (intransitive) To feel generous or optimistic.
    • (intransitive, algebra) To be rewritten as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
    • verb
      (transitive, algebra)
      To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
    • verb
      (transitive, arithmetic)
      To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To speak or write at length or in detail.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To feel generous or optimistic.
    • To display the subentries contained within a folder or outline view.
    • swell (out)
    • (transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one
    • (transitive) to increase the extent, number, volume or scope of'
    • (transitive) to express at length or in detail
    • (transitive) algebra: to rewrite as an equivalent sum of terms
    • (intransitive) to (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one
    • (intransitive) to (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope
    • (intransitive) to speak or write at length or in detail
    • (intransitive) algebra: to rewrite as an equivalent sum of terms
    • To change (something) from a smaller form to a larger one.
    • verb
      add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
    • verb
      become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"
    • verb
      exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated"
    • verb
      expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"
    • verb
      extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands"
    • verb
      grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"
    • verb
      make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing"

    Synonyms of "expand" in English dictionary

    dilate, expatiate, boom are the top synonyms of "expand" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "expand" in English dictionary

    contract is the antonym of "expand" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of expand

    • expand ( third-person singular simple present expands, present participle expanding, simple past and past participle expanded)
    • expand (third-person singular simple present expands, present participle expanding, simple past and past participle expanded)
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