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Meaning of Expand
The primary meaning of the word "expand" is to become or make something larger or more extensive.
Etymology of Expand
The word "expand" originates from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "forth" and "pandere" meaning "to stretch" or "to spread"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of increasing or enlarging something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To become or make something larger or more extensive
- * To increase the size, amount, or degree of something
- * To express or state something in more detail
Usage Examples
- The company plans to expand its operations into new markets
- * The city is expanding its public transportation system
- * The teacher helped the student expand on their idea
Antonyms
shrink
contract
reduce
decrease
diminish
lessen
narrow
confine
compress
compact
condense
concentrate
minimize
abridge
curtail
cut
slash
trim
prune
retract
withdraw
recede