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Synonyms: expend

Antonyms: expend

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[change]] (something) from a [[smaller]] [[form]] or [[size]] to a [[larger]] one; to spread out or lay open.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[increase]] the [[extent]], [[number]], [[volume]] or [[scope]] of (something).
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To express (something) at [[length]] and/or in [[detail]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|algebra}} To [[rewrite]] (an expression) as a longer, yet [[equivalent]], sum of terms.
5. {{lb|en|intransitive|algebra|of an expression}} To become, by [[rewrite|rewriting]], a longer, yet [[equivalent]], sum of terms.
6. {{lb|en|transitive|arithmetic}} To [[multiply]] both the [[numerator]] and the [[denominator]] of a [[fraction]] by the same (non-zero) [[number]] (which yields a fraction of equal value).
7. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To change or grow from smaller to larger in form, number, or size.
8. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[increase]] in extent, number, volume or scope.
9. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[speak]] or [[write]] [[at length]] or [[in detail]].
10. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To feel [[generous]] or [[optimistic]].
11. {{lb|en|transitive|computing}} In a [[hierarchical]] [[list]] (such as a [[directory]] tree or [[table of contents]]), to [[show]] the subentries of (an [[entry]]).

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