verbπShareTo 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."areamassamountphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something)."A flower expands its leaves."amountnumberbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo express (something) at length and/or in detail."The teacher expanded on the history of the Civil War, explaining many details about the causes and effects. "languagecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms."Use the binomial theorem to expand {(x+1)}^4."mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an expression) To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms."The expression {(x+1)}^4 expands to x^4 + 4x^3 + 6x^2 + 4x + 1."mathtechnicallanguagecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value"To get a common denominator, I expanded the fraction 1/2 by multiplying both the top and bottom by 3. "mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change from a smaller form/size to a larger one."Many materials expand when heated."massareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo increase in extent, number, volume or scope."The school library expanded its collection of books to include more science fiction novels. "amountbusinesseconomynumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak or write at length or in detail."He expanded on his plans for the business."languagecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel generous or optimistic."Seeing her daughter's success in school, Sarah expanded with pride and optimism about her future. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading