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EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

text' aria-label='sense 3b'> 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

text' aria-label='sense 3b'> 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

text' aria-label='sense 3b'> 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

text' aria-label='sense 3b'> 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

text' aria-label='sense 3b'> 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

text' aria-label='sense 3b'> 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