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expand
become larger in size or volume or quantity
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verb
become larger in size or volume or quantity
“his business expanded rapidly”
verb
exaggerate or make bigger
“The charges were inflated”
verb
grow vigorously
“The deer population in this town is thriving”
verb
expand the influence of
“The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent”
verb
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
“expand the house by adding another wing”
verb
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
“She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”
verb
extend in one or more directions
“The dough expands”
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his business expanded rapidly
The charges were inflated
The deer population in this town is thriving
business is booming
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent
expand the house by adding another wing
She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation
The dough expands
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