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/ɪk'spænd/ verb
6 letters2 syllables16 points in Scrabble®18 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
VERB
1

Exaggerate or make bigger.

2

Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing.

3

Expand the influence of.

4

Extend in one or more directions.

“The dough expands”

5

Grow vigorously.

6

Become larger in size or volume or quantity.

“his business expanded rapidly”

7

Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity.

“expand the house by adding another wing”

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