To change (something) from a smaller form to a larger one.
To extend in one or more directions.
grow stronger; "The economy was booming"
elaborate or expatiate upon; give details; "She elaborated on her plans"
become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"; "The bag will expand when pressure is lowered"
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing"
extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands"
expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"
exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated"
become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
become larger in size or volume or quantity
exaggerate or make bigger
grow vigorously
expand the influence of
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing