expand meaning and definition

EXPAND verb

Definition of expand (verb)

1. extend in one or more directions
   • "The dough expands"
   • synonyms: spread out
   • antonym: contract
2. become larger in size or volume or quantity
   • "his business expanded rapidly"
3. make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
   • "expand the house by adding another wing"
4. grow vigorously
   • "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"
   • synonyms: boom, flourish, thrive
5. exaggerate or make bigger
   • "The charges were inflated"
   • synonyms: amplify, blow up, inflate
6. 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"
   • synonyms: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate
   • antonym: abbreviate
7. expand the influence of
   • "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"
   • synonyms: extend