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Third Person
expands
Present Participle
expanding
Past Tense
expanded
Past Participle
expanded
1
to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size
- The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.
- As the economy improved, opportunities for employment expanded, offering hope to those seeking jobs.
- With technological advancements, the capabilities of smartphones expanded.
- Over time, his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy, art, and music.
2
to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something
transitive
- The company regularly expands its product offerings to reach a broader market.
- He consistently expands his knowledge by attending workshops and seminars.
- Last year, they expanded the factory to accommodate higher production levels.
- The government expanded the healthcare system to serve more citizens.
- Right now, the team is actively expanding its client base through strategic marketing.
3
to spread out or stretch in various directions
- The foam mattress expanded to its full size after being removed from its packaging.
- As the dough rose, it expanded in the warm oven.
- With a satisfying hiss, the air mattress expanded as it was inflated with a pump.
- When the airbag deployed, it rapidly expanded to cushion the impact and protect the driver.
- As the hot air balloon ascended, it expanded to its full size, carrying the passengers high above the landscape.
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4
to provide additional details, elaborations, or explanations to an account or idea
transitive
- The lecturer expanded on the key concepts introduced in the previous class, providing further examples and clarifications.
- In her essay, she expanded on the historical context of the events.
- During the brainstorming session, team members expanded on each other's ideas.
- The author expanded on the protagonist's backstory, revealing previously undisclosed details.
- In response to questions from the audience, the speaker expanded on the implications of the research findings.
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