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EXPANDED Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word expanded. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word expanded. (close relations)
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spread
verbv
noun

• 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

adjective satellite

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

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

• fully extended in width

verb

• 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

augmented
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

developed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

adjective satellite

• (used of societies) having high industrial development

• (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads

elongated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• drawn out or made longer spatially

• having notably more length than width; being long and slender

enlarged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

adjective satellite

• as of a photograph; made larger

• larger than normal

• enlarged to an abnormal degree

grown
verbv
adjective satellite

• (of animals) fully developed

increased
verbv
adjective

• made greater in size or amount or degree

inflated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

• pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

magnified
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• enlarged to an abnormal degree

stretched
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

• extended or spread over a wide area or distance

amplified
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• increase in size, volume or significance

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• exaggerate or make bigger

• increase the volume of

broadened
verbv
verb

• make broader

• extend in scope or range or area

• vary in order to spread risk or to expand

• become broader

widened
verbv
verb

• become broader or wider or more extensive

• make (clothes) larger

• make wider

• extend in scope or range or area

elaborate
verbv
adjective satellite

• marked by complexity and richness of detail

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

verb

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

• produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product

• make more complex, intricate, or richer

• work out in detail

enlarge
verbv
verb

• 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

amplify
verbv
verb

• increase in size, volume or significance

• to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

• exaggerate or make bigger

• increase the volume of

boom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• 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

dilate
verbv
verb

• become wider

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

expatiate
verbv
verb

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

exposit
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• state

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

Best Hypernyms For EXPANDED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expanded, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
grow alter augmented change clarify elucidate enlarge enlarged extended grown increase increased magnified modify amplified
Phrases (1)
clear up

Alternatives for SPREAD

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