expand
Definition
- v. extend in one or more directions
- v. become larger in size or volume or quantity
- v. make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
Word forms
- Past participle
- expanded
- Present participle
- expanding
- Third person singular
- expands
- Past tense
- expanded
Example sentences
vt.
The company plans to expand its operations to new countries next year.
vi.
As the balloon filled with air, it began to expand quickly.
vt.
Please expand the map to see more details.
vi.
The petals of the flower will expand when the sun rises.
vt.
You need to expand the file to access its contents on your computer.