To become or make larger or more extensive
“My waistline would continue to expand as I continued to consume food indiscriminately.”
To increase in extent, amount, or degree
“We are looking to expand our company into new markets, especially abroad.”
To add further details to (information)
“Could you expand on your idea of how the earth is flat?”
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?”
To physically spread out
“When the right moment comes, it will stop and expand its wings.”
To proliferate or diffuse throughout
“Beyond the focal point, the light would expand and illuminate the optical surface to be monitored.”
To diverge into, or along, two or more separate paths
“At some point, the story will expand into several tenuously connected threads.”
(rare) To become less reserved in character or behavior
“After being entertained, she would expand and flourish.”
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