📈expand

verb
/ɪkˈspænd/

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example Sentences

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

Example Expressions

expand horizons

Synonyms

enlarge, grow, extend, broaden, increase

Antonyms

shrink, contract, reduce

Collocations

expand business, expand market, expand knowledge, expand rapidly

More Example Sentences

The company is reported to be expanding overseas.

I came to this conference to expand my professional network.

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