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To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
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You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.
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To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
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A flower expands its leaves.
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To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
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To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
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Use the binomial theorem to expand {(x+1)}^4.
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(of an expression) To become, by rewriting, a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
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The expression {(x+1)}^4 expands to x^4 + 4x^3 + 6x^2 + 4x + 1.
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To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value
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To change from a smaller form/size to a larger one.
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Many materials expand when heated.
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To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
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To speak or write at length or in detail.
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He expanded on his plans for the business.
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To feel generous or optimistic.