expand

/ik-ˈspand/

Middle English expaunden, from Latin expandere, from ex- + pandere to spread

verb

  1. to open up : unfold

  2. to increase the extent, number, volume, or scope of : enlarge

  3. to express at length or in greater detail

expand amplify swell distend inflate dilate mean to increase in size or volume. expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts). amplify implies the extension or enlargement of something inadequate.

phrasal verb

  1. to speak or write about (something) in a more complete or detailed way : elaborate, on

She declined to expand on her earlier statement.