Synonyms for

Expanding

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

Definition

To grow larger or wider.

Synonyms & similar words

spreadout expound lucubrate flourish expand enlarge thrive contract dilate elaborate fleshout amplify exposit extend inflate expatiate blowup boom growing increasing enlarging swelling stretching spreading widening broadening developing evolving progressing advancing escalating amplifying augmenting burgeoning flourishing mushrooming multiplying

Synonyms by register

Formal

augmenting enlarging amplifying escalating

Informal

growing spreading bulking up getting bigger

Literary

unfurling blooming waxing

Antonyms

contracting shrinking decreasing reducing collapsing condensing

Common collocations

  • expanding universe
  • expanding economy
  • expanding rapidly
  • expanding market
  • expanding waistline
  • expanding population
  • expanding business

Word family

noun expansion
verb expand
adjective expansive
adverb expansively

Usage note

Often used to describe growth in size, scope, or quantity. Can also refer to the universe or economic growth.

Example sentences

  1. The universe is constantly expanding.
  2. The company is expanding its business overseas.
  3. The population is expanding rapidly.
  4. The cake is expanding in the oven.
  5. The balloon is expanding with air.

Quotes

  • The universe is expanding in all directions.
  • The mind is expanding, and knowledge is power.
  • The love of a family is life's greatest blessing, expanding our hearts and souls.

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