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expand

/ɛkˈspænd/
verb
  1. To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

    "You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."

  2. To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

    "A flower expands its leaves."

  3. To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

Synonymsspread, spread out, unfold, elaborate, enlarge
Antonymsfactor, contract, contract

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