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To increase in size, volume, scope, or extent; to make or become larger or more comprehensive. This can involve physical growth, the development of something, or the amplification of an idea or concept. Expansion often implies growth beyond a current boundary or limit. It can also mean to elaborate or add detail to something, making it more extensive and detailed.

Expand meaning with examples

The balloon began to expand rapidly as the child blew air into it, increasing its volume until it was almost too big to hold. The gas eventually expanded to its full limit.
The company decided to expand its operations into the Asian market, hoping to reach a wider customer base and generate more revenue through strategic partnerships and marketing.
As the universe continues to expand, galaxies are moving further apart. Astronomers constantly gather data to monitor the rate of expansion of space throughout the universe.
She needed to expand on her initial proposal by providing additional evidence and details to fully illustrate her understanding of the complicated project. The expansion added depth.
The author decided to expand his short story into a full-length novel, giving him more room to develop his characters and themes, adding layers and depth to the story.

Expand Synonyms

amplify augment broaden develop dilate elaborate enlarge extend grow increase swell widen

Expand Antonyms

compress condense contract decrease diminish reduce shrink

Expand Crossword Answers

4 Letters

BOOM GROW

5 Letters

SWELL WIDEN ADDTO ADDON SPLAY

6 Letters

BLOWUP THRIVE EXTEND DILATE SPREAD

7 Letters

EXPOSIT EXPOUND ADDONTO ENLARGE INFLATE BROADEN AMPLIFY STRETCH DISTEND

8 Letters

FLOURISH FLESHOUT INCREASE

9 Letters

SPREADOUT ELABORATE EXPATIATE LUCUBRATE BRANCHOUT