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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

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one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like //a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft

Synonyms

case exemplar exemplification illustration instance prototype representative sample specimen

cross section microcosm

evidence indication manifestation sign

Synonymous Phrases

case in point

expand

verb

ex·pand

ik-ˈspand

expanded; expanding; expands

Definition

transitive verb
to open up unfold
to increase the extent, number, volume, or scope of enlarge //They expanded the business to serve a larger area.
to express at length or in greater detail
to write out in full //expand all abbreviations
to subject to mathematical expansion //expand a function in a power series
intransitive verb
to open out spread //The universe is expanding.
to increase in extent, number, volume, or scope //an expanding population
to speak or write fully or in detail —used with on or upon //expanded on the theme
to feel generous or optimistic

Other Words

expandability ik-ˌspan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
expandable ik-ˈspan-də-bəl adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)

Antonyms

abbreviate abridge condense shorten

Examples

//The liquid expands and contracts with changes in temperature.
//His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
//The coffee shop may expand into a full restaurant.
//He has expanded his business to serve the entire state.
//There are plans to expand the airport.
//The police have decided to expand their investigation.
//She plans to expand the lecture series into a book.
//Expand the abbreviation “deg.” to “degree.”

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English expaunden, from Latin expandere, from ex- + pandere to spread — more at fathom

expand

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to express more fully and in greater detail //an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)
Related W
sens no-sn'>
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like //a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
Synonyms

case exemplar exemplification illustration instance prototype representative sample specimen
Related Words

archetype classic locus classicus paradigm
cross section microcosm
evidence indication manifestation sign
Synonymous Phrases

case in point

expand

verb

ex·pand

ik-ˈspand

expanded; expanding; expands

Definition

transitive verb
to open up unfold
to increase the extent, number, volume, or scope of enlarge //They expanded the business to serve a larger area.
to express at length or in greater detail
to write out in full //expand all abbreviations
to subject to mathematical expansion //expand a function in a power series
intransitive verb
to open out spread //The universe is expanding.
to increase in extent, number, volume, or scope //an expanding population
to speak or write fully or in detail —used with on or upon //expanded on the theme
to feel generous or optimistic

Other Words

expandability ik-ˌspan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
expandable ik-ˈspan-də-bəl adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)

Antonyms

abbreviate abridge condense shorten

Examples

//The liquid expands and contracts with changes in temperature.
//His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
//The coffee shop may expand into a full restaurant.
//He has expanded his business to serve the entire state.
//There are plans to expand the airport.
//The police have decided to expand their investigation.
//She plans to expand the lecture series into a book.
//Expand the abbreviation “deg.” to “degree.”

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English expaunden, from Latin expandere, from ex- + pandere to spread — more at fathom

expand

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to express more fully and in greater detail //an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)
Related W
sens no-sn'>
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like //a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
Synonyms

case exemplar exemplification illustration instance prototype representative sample specimen
Related Words

archetype classic locus classicus paradigm
cross section microcosm
evidence indication manifestation sign
Synonymous Phrases

case in point

expand

verb

ex·pand

ik-ˈspand

expanded; expanding; expands

Definition

transitive verb
to open up unfold
to increase the extent, number, volume, or scope of enlarge //They expanded the business to serve a larger area.
to express at length or in greater detail
to write out in full //expand all abbreviations
to subject to mathematical expansion //expand a function in a power series
intransitive verb
to open out spread //The universe is expanding.
to increase in extent, number, volume, or scope //an expanding population
to speak or write fully or in detail —used with on or upon //expanded on the theme
to feel generous or optimistic

Other Words

expandability ik-ˌspan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
expandable ik-ˈspan-də-bəl adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)

Antonyms

abbreviate abridge condense shorten

Examples

//The liquid expands and contracts with changes in temperature.
//His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
//The coffee shop may expand into a full restaurant.
//He has expanded his business to serve the entire state.
//There are plans to expand the airport.
//The police have decided to expand their investigation.
//She plans to expand the lecture series into a book.
//Expand the abbreviation “deg.” to “degree.”

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English expaunden, from Latin expandere, from ex- + pandere to spread — more at fathom

expand

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to express more fully and in greater detail //an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)
Related W
sens no-sn'>
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like //a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
Synonyms

case exemplar exemplification illustration instance prototype representative sample specimen
Related Words

archetype classic locus classicus paradigm
cross section microcosm
evidence indication manifestation sign
Synonymous Phrases

case in point

expand

verb

ex·pand

ik-ˈspand

expanded; expanding; expands

Definition

transitive verb
to open up unfold
to increase the extent, number, volume, or scope of enlarge //They expanded the business to serve a larger area.
to express at length or in greater detail
to write out in full //expand all abbreviations
to subject to mathematical expansion //expand a function in a power series
intransitive verb
to open out spread //The universe is expanding.
to increase in extent, number, volume, or scope //an expanding population
to speak or write fully or in detail —used with on or upon //expanded on the theme
to feel generous or optimistic

Other Words

expandability ik-ˌspan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
expandable ik-ˈspan-də-bəl adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)

Antonyms

abbreviate abridge condense shorten

Examples

//The liquid expands and contracts with changes in temperature.
//His business has expanded to serve the entire state.
//The coffee shop may expand into a full restaurant.
//He has expanded his business to serve the entire state.
//There are plans to expand the airport.
//The police have decided to expand their investigation.
//She plans to expand the lecture series into a book.
//Expand the abbreviation “deg.” to “degree.”

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Middle English expaunden, from Latin expandere, from ex- + pandere to spread — more at fathom

expand

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to express more fully and in greater detail //an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book
Synonyms

amplify develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) flesh (out)
Related W