EXPAND
Scrabble letter values: E1X8P3A1N1D2 = 16
Definition
- verb extend in one or more directions. — synonyms: spread_out
- verb become larger in size or volume or quantity.
- verb make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity.
- verb grow vigorously. — synonyms: boom, thrive, flourish
- verb exaggerate or make bigger. — synonyms: inflate, blow_up, amplify
- verb add details, as to an account or idea. — synonyms: elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh_out, expound, dilate
- verb expand the influence of. — synonyms: extend
Examples
- “The dough expands”
- “his business expanded rapidly”
- “expand the house by adding another wing”