noun expand Become or make larger or more extensive. 1
intransitive verb expand grow, enlarge 1
intransitive verb expand non-physical: grow 1
abbreviation EXPAND extend 1
transitive verb expand fill out 1
verb expand (Transitive Verb) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one. 0
verb expand (Transitive Verb) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something). 0
verb expand (Transitive Verb) To express (something) at length and/or in detail. 0
verb expand (Transitive Verb) (algebra) To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms. 0
verb expand (Transitive Verb) (arithmetic) To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value. 0
verb expand (Intransitive Verb) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one. 0
verb expand (Intransitive Verb) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope. 0
verb expand (Intransitive Verb) To speak or write at length or in detail. 0
verb expand (Intransitive Verb) To feel generous or optimistic. 0
verb expand If something expands or is expanded, it becomes larger. 0
verb expand If something such as a business, organization, or service expands, or if you expand it, it becomes bigger and includes more people, goods, or activities. 0
verb expand to make or become greater in extent, volume, size, or scope; increase 0
verb expand to spread out or be spread out; unfold; stretch out 0
verb expand to enlarge or expatiate on (a story, topic, etc) in detail 0
verb expand to become increasingly relaxed, friendly, or talkative 0
verb expand to express (a function or expression) as the sum or product of terms 0
verb transitive expand to spread out; open out; stretch out; unfold 0
verb transitive expand to make greater in size, bulk, scope, etc.; enlarge; dilate; extend 0
verb transitive expand to enlarge upon (a topic, idea, etc.); develop in detail 0
verb transitive expand to work out or show the full form of (a contraction, mathematical equation, etc.) 0
intransitive verb expand to become expanded; spread out, unfold, enlarge, etc. 0
intransitive verb expand to become affable, warmly communicative, etc. 0
