expand
Translation
to expand, to enlarge, to extend
Examples
The company plans to expand its business.
The company plans to expand its business.
Metal expands when it is heated.
Metal expands when it is heated.
He expanded on his original idea.
He expanded on his original idea.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) bigger The company will expand its operations.
((on sth.)) to give more details about (sth.) Can you expand on that point?
Similar Words
Synonyms: enlarge, extend, broaden; Antonyms: contract, shrink, reduce
Etymology
From Latin 'expandere', from 'ex-' (out) + 'pandere' (to spread). Literally means 'to spread out'.
Memory Tips
Think of a balloon. When you add air, it 'expands' or spreads out.