Word EXPAND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

expand

🇺🇸 [ɪkˈspænd]

Meanings

To increase in size, volume, or scope; to grow or develop further.

Examples

• The company plans to expand into new international markets.
• Her knowledge of the subject continued to expand as she read more books.
• They want to expand the park to include more recreational areas.

Synonyms

increase • grow • extend

Antonyms

shrink • contract • diminish