expand

v 1: extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands" [syn:

{spread out}]

2: become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business

expanded rapidly"; "The bag will expand when pressure is

lowered"

3: make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand

the house by adding another wing"

4: grow stronger; "The economy was booming" [syn: {boom}, {prosper},

{thrive}, {get ahead}, {flourish}]

5: exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated" [syn:

{inflate}, {blow up}, {amplify}]

6: elaborate or expatiate upon; give details; "She elaborated

on her plans" [syn: {elaborate}, {expatiate}, {enlarge}, {flesh

out}, {expound}, {dilate}]

7: expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the

Eastern part of the continent" [syn: {extend}]