Other Words for Expand

Expand as a Adjective has these synonyms:

enlarge, spread (out), extend, increase, open (out or up), swell, inflate, distend, unfold

Example: His waistline began to expand as he approached middle age.

prolong, lengthen, stretch, dilate

Example: An elastic valve expands easily.

Expand as a Verb has these synonyms:

increase, extend, amplify, magnify, broaden, widen, augment, heighten, develop

Example: The minister sought to expand his influence.

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