definition of
expand

[1] #1 expand v. [spread out] extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands". wn

[2] #2 expand v. become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly". wn

[3] #3 expand v. make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing". wn

[4] #4 expand v. [boom, thrive, flourish] grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming". wn

[5] #5 expand v. [inflate, blow up, amplify] exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated". wn