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expand

verb

/ɪkˈspænd/

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

expand horizons

enlarge, grow, extend, broaden, increase

shrink, contract, reduce

expand business, expand market, expand knowledge, expand rapidly

to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another

Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.

To change something completely in form, appearance, or character.

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically