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expands

/ɪkˈspændz/ /ɛkˈspændz/

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

Examples :

"You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."
area mass physics business economy

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration multiplying

multiplying verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪɪŋ/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The bacteria are multiplying quickly in the warm milk. "

Illustration photosynthesis

photosynthesis noun

/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy,

"Plants use photosynthesis to make their own food from sunlight, water, and air. "

Illustration resulting

resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration optimistic

optimistic adjective

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Expecting the best in all possible ways.

"in an optimistic mood"

Illustration denominator

denominator noun

/dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/

The number or expression written below the line in a fraction (such as 2 in ½).

"The denominator in the fraction representing the portion of the cake my sister ate is 4. "

Illustration expression

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

Illustration materials

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration rewriting

rewriting verb

/ˌriːˈraɪtɪŋ/ /riˈraɪtɪŋ/

To write again, differently; to modify (a piece of writing or music, etc.).

"The editor asked me to rewrite my article for a non-technical audience."

Illustration equivalent

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

Illustration numerator

numerator noun

/ˈnjuːməˌreɪtər/ /ˈnuməˌreɪtər/

The number or expression written above the line in a fraction (such as 1 in ½).

"In the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3, representing the number of parts we have. "