EXPAND Synonyms

• make larger

• make large

• become larger or bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• increase in size, volume or significance

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• exaggerate or make bigger

• increase the volume of

• a deep prolonged loud noise

• a state of economic prosperity

• a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

• a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set

• any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring

• make a resonant sound, like artillery

• hit with great force

• be the case that thunder is being heard

• make a deep hollow sound

• grow vigorously

• become wider

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• state

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• state

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• a showy gesture

• an ornamental embellishment in writing

• a display of ornamental speech or language

• the act of waving

• (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• move or swing back and forth

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

• increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

• become inflated

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

• farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

• a haphazard distribution in all directions

• a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

• a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

• two facing pages of a book or other publication

• the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

• decorative cover for a bed

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

• prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

• fully extended in width

• distribute or disperse widely

• become distributed or widespread

• spread across or over

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• cause to become widely known

• become widely known and passed on

• strew or distribute over an area

• move outward

• cover by spreading something over

• distribute over a surface in a layer

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• develop or come to a promising stage

• open to the view

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• cause to burst with a violent release of energy

• make large

• get very angry and fly into a rage

• add details to

• burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

• exaggerate or make bigger

• fill with gas or air

• to swell or cause to enlarge

• make fat or plump

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• become round, plump, or shapely