Definition of Expand
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ex·pand
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(verb)
to become larger in number, amount, or extent, often by literally unfolding or opening up, or to make something thus larger;
e.g. The restaurant chain plans to expand across the city by opening more locations. The sponge will expand when it absorbs water.
(verb)
to make an account or story fuller/longer by giving more details;
e.g. I want to expand my speech now that I know I have ten minutes instead of five to speak.
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