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[phrase form: expand]
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to provide more details, information, or a more comprehensive explanation about a particular topic or idea
Transitive: to expand on a topic or idea
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
expand
Present tense
expand on
3rd person singular
expands on
Present participle
expanding on
Past simple
expanded on
Past participle
expanded on
Examples
Can you please expand on your proposal so that we have a clearer understanding of your ideas?
