Word: Expand

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈspænd/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To increase in size, extent, or range; to spread out or open up. It can also refer to making something larger or more comprehensive by adding details or content.

  Example Sentence: The company plans to expand its operations overseas. Another Example: The universe continues to expand since the Big Bang.

• Noun (n): The act or process of expanding, or the state of being expanded. This could be a physical expansion or an abstract one like growth or development.

  Example Sentence: The recent expansion of our product line has led to increased sales.

Phrases

• Expand on something: To give more information about or explain something in greater detail.

  “Let me expand on that idea so you can fully understand it.”

• Expand into something: To move into a new area or field, usually in business or territory.

  “The startup plans to expand into the European market this year.”

• Expand upon something: To develop or elaborate further upon an idea or topic.

  “In his next chapter, the author expands upon the theories presented earlier.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “As the dough proofs, it will expand until it doubles in size.”
• Noun: “The rapid expansion of the city necessitated the construction of new infrastructure.”

Synonyms

• Enlarge
• Increase
• Widen
• Grow
• Extend
• Magnify
• Develop
• Augment
• Amplify