expanded
ɪkˈspændɪd
Definition Synonyms

Definition of expanded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
generalincreased in extent or size or scope
  • The expanded company now operates in three countries.
broadened enlarged extended
2.
increased detailmore detailed or comprehensive
  • The expanded edition includes more chapters.
detailed elaborated
3.
printer's typeTECH.wider than usual for a particular heightTECH.
  • The expanded font made the text more readable.
broadened enlarged widened
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with expanded

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
having a broader perspective or understanding
Traveling has given her expanded horizons.
way of writing numbers by showing the value of each digit
The expanded form of 345 is 300 + 40 + 5.
lightweight, porous glass used for insulation
Expanded glass is often used in construction for thermal and acoustic insulation.
metal stretched to form a mesh with diamond-shaped spaces
Expanded metal is often used in fencing for its durability and transparency.
additional RAM beyond conventional limits in older computer systems
The game required expanded memory to run smoothly on older PCs.

Origin of expanded

Latin, expandere (to spread out)

Terms with expanded included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
expansion
stretched out or expanded
inflated
swollen or expanded in size
spelling out
write something in full or expanded form
sizes
enlarged or expanded in size
elasticity
easily stretched or expanded
general
expanded in scope or range
puffedadj.
science
expanded by steam or air
expansion
swollen or expanded like a balloon

Examples of expanded in a sentence

  • With expanded facilities, the hospital can treat more patients.
  • The expanded guide covers all the new features.
  • The expanded report includes additional data.
  • The expanded letters were used for emphasis.
  • She preferred the expanded type for her designs.

View all translations of expanded

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:étendu, amplifié, ...
  2. German:erweitert, detailliert, ...
  3. Italian:ingrandito, dettagliato, ...
  4. Spanish:expandido, ampliada, ...
  5. Portuguese:expandido, expandida, ...
  6. Chinese:扩展的, 详尽的, ...
  7. Japanese:拡大した, 拡張された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَسَّع, مفصل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּרְחָב, מְפוֹרָט, ...
  10. Russian:расширенный, дополненный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розширений, ...
  12. Hindi:विस्तारित, चौड़ा, ...
expand
ɪkˈspænd

Definition of expand - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
growthtr.make something larger in size or volumetr.
  • The company plans to expand its headquarters.
enlarge increase
2.
growthintr.grow from smaller to larger in sizeintr.
  • The balloon will expand as you blow air into it.
3.
scopetr.increase the extent or scope of somethingtr.
  • They aim to expand their market reach globally.
broaden enlarge
4.
elaborateintr.provide more detail or informationintr.
  • She asked him to expand on his original statement.
develop elaborate enlarge
5.
mathematicstr.TECH.rewrite an expression as a longer sum of termstr.TECH.
  • In algebra, you can expand the equation.
elaborate extend lengthen
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with expand

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
give more details about a topic
She was asked to expand on her research findings.
give more details or information about something
Can you expand upon your answer for the class?
broaden one's perspective or outlook
Traveling alone helped Mark expand his horizons beyond his small hometown.
gain confidence and try new opportunities in life
After therapy, he felt ready to expand his wings at work.
broaden one's range of interests or skills
Traveling can help you expand your palette and appreciate different cultures.
increase understanding or information
Reading books can help expand knowledge on various subjects.

Origin of expand

Latin, expandere (to spread out)

Examples of expand in a sentence

  • The city council voted to expand the public library.
  • The metal will expand when it is heated.
  • As the sponge absorbed water, it expanded.
  • The company plans to expand its services next year.
  • We need to expand our research to include more variables.
  • Can you expand on your last point?

View all translations of expand

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:agrandir, se dilater, ...
  2. German:erweitern, sich ausdehnen, ...
  3. Italian:ampliare, espandersi, ...
  4. Spanish:expandir, expandirse, ...
  5. Portuguese:expandir, expandir-se, ...
  6. Chinese:扩展, 膨胀, ...
  7. Japanese:拡張する, 膨らむ, ...
  8. Arabic:وَسَّعَ, اِنتَفَخَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַרְחִיב, לְהִתְרַחֵב, ...
  10. Russian:расширять, расширяться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розширювати, розширюватися, ...
  12. Hindi:बढ़ाना, फैलना, ...
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “e”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery