Synonyms for

Expanded

Verb / ɪˈkspændʌd / / ɪˈkspændɪd / Another word for expanded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something bigger in size or scope.

Synonyms & similar words

dilate boom expand contracted expound extend inflate amplify exposit contract thrive lucubrate elaborate flourish expatiate enlarge enlarge extend stretch inflate widen broaden develop grow increase spread amplify augment dilate swell lengthen magnify multiply thicken escalate enhance

Synonyms by register

Formal

enlarged amplified augmented extended

Informal

opened up spread out grown

Literary

unfurled bloomed blossomed

Antonyms

contracted shrunk reduced compressed minimized condensed

Common collocations

  • expanded foam
  • expanded metal
  • expanded universe
  • expanded view
  • expanded role
  • expanded access
  • expanded edition

Word family

noun expansion
verb expand
adjective expansive
adverb expansively

Usage note

Often used to describe growth in size, scope, or range. Be mindful of context; 'expanded' can imply a positive development or simply a change in scale.

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Example sentences

  1. We expanded the garden by adding a new section.
  2. The company expanded their business by opening new locations.
  3. The universe is constantly expanding.
  4. The map can be expanded to show more detail.
  5. The teacher expanded on the topic by giving more examples.

Quotes

  • The universe is expanding at an alarming rate, but no one knows what it’s expanding into. - Stephen Colbert
  • “The mind once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
  • “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” - Saint Augustine of Hippo

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