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Extended or expanded, as from internal pressure
Of a sizeable measurement from one point to another
The full extent of something that is open
Jutting or projecting outwards
Fully extended or expanded
Raised in quantity, volume or degree
(literally or figuratively) Very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or extent
Spread out over a wide area
A greater amount
To have made a quantity bigger
“My waistline would continue to expand as I continued to consume food indiscriminately.”
To have become larger in size or degree
Past tense for to explain or provide information about something (in greater detail)
“Could you expand on your theory about how the pyramids were built by ancient aliens?”
Past tense for to physically spread out
“When the right moment comes, it will stop and expand its wings.”
Past tense for to diverge into, or along, two or more separate paths
“At some point, the story will expand into several tenuously connected threads.”
(rare) Past tense for to become less reserved in character or behavior
“After being entertained, she would expand and flourish.”
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