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Expand

/ɛkˈspænd/

To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

📖 Definitions of "Expand"

verb

1
To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
"You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."
2
To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
"A flower expands its leaves."
3
To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
4
To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
"Use the binomial theorem to expand {(x+1)}^4."

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
expoundverb	(transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
flourishverb	(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.
expatiateverb	To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.
amplifyverb	(transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
elaborateverb	Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.
extendverb	(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
boomnoun	To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
dilateverb	(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
spread outverb	Far apart, not close to each other, extended over an expanse of space or time.
thriveverb	(intransitive) To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
enlargeverb	(transitive) To make (something) larger.
blow upverb	Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blow, up.
inflateverb	(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
flesh outverb	(idiomatic, transitive) To complete; to create details from a basic outline, structure, or skeleton.
get aheadverb	(informal) To advance toward success.
prosperverb	(intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
extendverb	(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
enlargeverb	(transitive) To make (something) larger.
dilateverb	(intransitive) To become wider or larger; to expand.
amplifyverb	(transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
spread outverb	(idiomatic, intransitive) Become further apart.
get aheadverb	(informal) To advance toward success.
flesh outverb	(idiomatic, transitive) To complete; to create details from a basic outline, structure, or skeleton.
elaborateverb	Complex, detailed, or sophisticated.
expoundverb	(transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
thriveverb	(intransitive) To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
expatiateverb	To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.
flourishverb	(intransitive) To thrive or grow well.
prosperverb	(intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
blow upverb	Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blow, up.
boomverb	To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
inflateverb	(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
spreadverb	(transitive) To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
broadenverb	(intransitive) To become broad or broader.
widenverb	(transitive) To make wide or wider.