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Pronunciation: [/ɪkˈspænd/]

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expand: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use expand in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “size or volume”

(verb) to make something larger or wider. Think of blowing up a balloon or making a piece of paper bigger.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations to reach more customers.

Example

She decided not to expand the garden because it was already too big.

Example

How can we expand our collection of books?

Context: “information or knowledge”

(verb) to give more details or information about something. Imagine adding more details to a story or explaining something in more depth.

Example

Could you expand on your original idea so we can understand it better?

Example

He decided not to expand on his answer and kept it brief.

Example

Can you expand on the topic of your presentation?

How to pronounce expand

Pronunciation: [/ɪkˈspænd/]

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