expand

/ɛkˈspænd/verb

To make something grow from a smaller size or form into a larger one; to open out or spread.

Example sentences

“The bakery plans to expand into the shop next door.”
“Metal expands when it is heated.”

The phrase 'expand on' means to say more about a topic: 'Could you expand on that point?' Its opposite is 'contract'.

Related words

expansiveCovering a wide range or a large area; broad in scope.exoticComing from a distant foreign place and therefore seeming unusual and exciting.expatSomeone living for a time in a country that is not their own, often for work, training, or study.exorbitantFar beyond what is reasonable or fair, especially when talking about prices.expedientPractical and useful for achieving a particular goal, even if not always the ideal choice.exhilarateTo fill someone with happiness and lively energy.