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expand
verb /ɛkˈspænd/
a) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.

b) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

Use the binomial theorem to expand to

Syn: spread, spread out, unfold, enlarge, elaborate
Ant: contract, factor
See Also: expanse, expansible, expansile, expansive, expansion, expansionism

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