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expand v. [
spread out] extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands"
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expand v. become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"
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expand v. make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing"
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expand v. [
boom, thrive, flourish] grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"
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expand v. [
inflate, blow up, amplify] exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated"
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