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Expanded

/ɛkˈspændɪd/

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

📖 Definitions of "Expanded"

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."

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
extended	Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
enlarged	expanded in scope
swollen	Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).
distended	Extended or expanded, as from internal pressure; swollen.
dilated	Having undergone dilation; enlarged.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
condensed	Highly concentrated, or packed into a small space.
contracted	(not comparable) Arranged by contract; established by agreement.

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

Word	Definition
dilated	Having undergone dilation; enlarged.
distended	Extended or expanded, as from internal pressure; swollen.
enlarged	expanded in scope
extendedverb	Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
swollen	Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).
accentuatedverb	(transitive) To bring out distinctly; to make more noticeable or prominent; to emphasize.
add-onnoun	(computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.
added	combined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope
amplifiedverb	Having been made the subject of amplification; more potent or stronger, louder
amplifyverb	(transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
augmentverb	(transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement.
augmented	Increased in number, amount or strength.
boomedverb	To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
boostedverb	(transitive, by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
breadthnoun	The extent or measure of how broad or wide something is; width.
broadnoun	Wide in extent or scope.
broad-based	Broadly based, wide-ranging.
broadenverb	(intransitive) To become broad or broader.
broadenedverb	(intransitive) To become broad or broader.
broadeningnoun	The act of becoming broader.