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• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увеличению размера, объёма или масштаба, или для того, чтобы вызвать увеличение чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming larger in size, volume, or scope, or to cause something to increase.

1. Increase in sizeB1formal

   To become larger in size, volume, or quantity.

   Расширяться

   • The balloon expanded as it was filled with air.
   • The company plans to expand its operations overseas.
   • Metals expand when heated.

   Synonymsballoonbloatdilatedistendenlargegrowincreaseinflateswellwiden

   Antonymscompresscontractshrink

2. Elaborate or developB2formal

   To express something in more detail or to develop an idea further.

   Развивать

   • Could you expand on your proposal?
   • The author expanded the short story into a full novel.
   • She expanded her argument with additional evidence.

   Synonymsamplifydevelopelaborateembellishexpatiateflesh out

   Antonymsabbreviateabridgecompresscondensecurtailshorten

3. Spread outB1formal

   To extend or stretch out over a larger area.

   Расширяться

   • The city expanded rapidly during the 20th century.
   • The forest expands for miles to the north.
   • His influence expanded beyond his home country.

   Synonymsextendfan outoutspreadspreadspread outstretchunfoldunfurl

   Antonymscompresscontractshrink