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Definition

(verb) To increase in size, number, or importance

Examples

The company plans to expand its business next year.
  • We need to expand the garage by two feet.

  • Her smile expanded when she saw the dog.

  • Try to expand your search to nearby towns.

  • By July, the museum had expanded to three floors.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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