expand
word
/ɪkˈspænd/
ik-SPAND
/ɛkspˈænd/
ik-SPAND
Definition
To make something bigger in size, number, or importance, or to become bigger yourself.
Usage & Nuances
'Expand' is formal and often used with topics like business, knowledge, or physical size. Common with 'expand your horizons', 'expand a business', and 'expand on a topic' (give more details). Do not confuse with 'extend', which means to make something longer or last longer.
Spanish: expandir - ampliarPortuguese (BR): expandir - ampliarPortuguese (PT): expandir - alargarChinese (Simplified): 扩展 - 扩大Chinese (Traditional): 擴展 - 擴大Hindi: विस्तार करना - फैलानाArabic: يوسّع - يمدّدBengali: প্রসারিত করা - বিস্তৃত করা - বাড়ানোRussian: расширять - увеличиватьJapanese: 拡大する - 広げるVietnamese: mở rộng - phát triểnKorean: 확장하다 - 넓히다Turkish: genişletmek - büyütmekUrdu: وسعت دینا - پھیلاناIndonesian: mở rộng - phát triển
Example Sentences
We want to expand our company next year.
basic
The balloon will expand when you blow air into it.
basic
The teacher asked him to expand on his answer.
basic
Traveling can really expand your horizons.
natural
We're hoping to expand our menu with more vegetarian options.
natural
Can you expand a bit on what you mean?
natural