expand

/ɛkspˈænd/

/ɪkˈspænd/

to expand

MAIN VERB

to become or make something greater in quantity, importance, or size

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

extend in one or more directions

synonyms : spread out

antonyms : shrink

exaggerate or make bigger

synonyms : amplify

expand the influence of

synonyms : extend

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

synonyms : dilate

antonyms : abridge

Examples

1. The company expanded its business to European markets.

2. I'm expanding my horizon.

3. Brian Wilson was already expanding his mind with the aid of LSD.

4. The company is said to be expanding its operations to several new countries.