Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Expand.
How to pronounce expand:
UK
Expand - as a verb
Extend in one or more directions
Example: "The dough expands"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contract12Become larger in size or volume or quantity
Example: "His business expanded rapidly"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
Example: "Expand the house by adding another wing"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enlarge8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grow vigorously
Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boom8flourish14thrive12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Exaggerate or make bigger
Example: "The charges were inflated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplify17blow upinflate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
Example: "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilate7elaborate11enlarge8expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clarify15clear upelucidate12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
contract12Expand the influence of
Example: "The king extended his rule to the eastern part of the continent"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extend14Example Sentences
"He wants to expand his business into new markets."
"The company plans to expand its product line next year."
"She is always looking for new opportunities to expand her network."
"We need to expand our team to handle the increased workload."
"The city decided to expand the park by adding more recreational areas."
Word Game Points
Is EXPAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, expand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXPAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is EXPAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
