ausgeweitet
Translation
expanded, extended, widened
Examples
Das Angebot wurde stark ausgeweitet.
The range of offers was greatly expanded.
Die Suche wurde auf das ganze Land ausgeweitet.
The search was extended to the whole country.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to expand sth. to sth. The company is expanding its services to new markets.
(in passive) to be expanded. The offer was greatly expanded.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erweitert (extended), vergrößert (enlarged); Antonyms: reduziert (reduced), verkleinert (shrunk)
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'geweitet' (widened, from 'weit' - wide). Literally 'widened out'.
Memory Tips
Visualize pushing the boundaries 'out' ('aus-') to make an area 'wide' ('weit').