expand

verb B1 Neutral

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Meaning

To expand means to make something bigger or to increase in size, amount, or importance.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "expand" with "extend," which means to make something longer rather than bigger.

Example Sentences

Can you expand the explanation to make it clearer ?

The company did not expand its business last year .

We need to expand our team to finish the project faster .

We plan to expand our garden this spring .

Word in Context

Maria runs a small caf é near the park and she wants to make it nicer for her customers . She is planning to expand the seating area next summer so more people can sit and talk . Right now she is saving money and choosing new chairs and small tables . If the weather is good she will open the doors and use the outside area too . Her friends helped with painting last weekend and the place already feels brighter .

Common Phrases

expand a business expand your knowledge expand the range

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