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[ik-spand] / ɪkˈspænd /
VERB
extend, augment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bolster broaden develop enlarge grow increase open spread swell widen
STRONG
aggrandize amplify bloat burgeon detail diffuse dilate distend elaborate embellish explicate fatten heighten hike inflate lengthen magnify mount multiply mushroom pad piggyback prolong protract pyramid stretch thicken unfold unfurl unravel unroll wax
WEAK
beef up blow up bulk up fan out fill out open out outspread puff up slap on soup up spread out stretch out tack on upsurge
Antonyms
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close compress decrease diminish end halt hide hinder lessen narrow reduce restrict shrink stop
STRONG
abbreviate contract curtail deflate fall lower shorten shrivel simplify tangle thin withhold
WEAK
abridge
VERB
go into detail
Synonyms
STRONGEST
build up develop enlarge extend
STRONG
amplify dilate discourse elaborate embellish expatiate expound sweeten
WEAK
beef up drag out flesh out spell out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress condense curtail decrease lessen lower shrink
STRONG
contract reduce simplify
WEAK
abbreviate shorten

Example Sentences

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Ford will expand partnerships with Chinese companies outside the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Japan's cooperation framework aims to help Asian countries procure crude oil and petroleum products, as well as maintain supply chains and expand stockpiles.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Tesla is expected to expand its robo-taxi service, launched in Austin, Texas, in June, soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

It says it can bring more power to companies much sooner than others, in days or weeks, rather than waiting years for utilities to upgrade local substation and expand capacity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

My lungs expand, taking in the fresh air; my eyes blink.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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