expanded

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été agrandi en taille, en volume, en quantité ou en portée, ou qui a été détaillé ou développé plus amplement.

Describes something that has been increased in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

1. Increased in size or volumeB1formal

   Made larger or more extensive in scope, area, or capacity.

   agrandi, élargi

   • The company has an expanded product line this year.
   • The expanded edition of the book includes new chapters.
   • The city's expanded airport can now handle more flights.

   Synonymesaugmentedenlargedextendedincreasedinflatedstretchedswollen

   Antonymescompressedconstrictedcontractednarrowedreducedshrunken

2. More detailed or comprehensiveB2formal

   Made more thorough, detailed, or inclusive.

   plus détaillé ou plus complet

   • The report provides an expanded analysis of the market trends.
   • She gave an expanded explanation of the scientific process.
   • The expanded version of the software includes additional features.

   Synonymescomprehensivedetailedelaboratedenlargedextendedextensiveinclusivethorough

   Antonymesabridgedbriefcompressedconciselimitednarrowedrestrictedshortened

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'augmenter la taille, le volume ou l'échelle, ou de provoquer une telle augmentation.

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.

   augmenter de taille

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

   Synonymesballoonbloatdilatedistendenlargegrowincreaseinflateswellwiden

   Antonymescompresscontractshrink

2. Elaborate or developB2formal

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

   développer, expliciter

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

   Synonymesamplifydevelopelaborateembellishexpatiateflesh out

   Antonymesabbreviateabridgecompresscondensecurtailshorten

3. Spread outB1formal

   To extend or stretch out over a larger area.

   étendre (sur une plus grande surface)

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

   Synonymesextendfan outoutspreadspreadspread outstretchunfoldunfurl

   Antonymescompresscontractshrink