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expand (adjective)

To increase in size, area, volume, or scope, making something larger or more extensive. It is commonly used to describe the growth of physical objects, businesses, or abstract ideas like knowledge.

💬 Beispiel

"The metal will expand if you apply enough heat to it."

💡 Merkhilfe

Think of a 'PAN' (like a frying pan). If you 'ex-PAN-d' something, you spread it out across the pan like a pancake getti...

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🔗 Synonyme
enlarge broaden swell extend amplify
⚠️ Häufige Fehler

I need to expend my business. → I need to expand my business.

The city extended into the fields. → The city expanded into the fields.