To expand
Example: The company expands into new international markets
Definition
"To expand" means to increase in size, volume, quantity, or scope. It involves making something larger or more extensive, such as a company expanding into new international markets or an object growing in dimension or influence.
Etymology
The verb "to expand" comes from the Latin word 'expandere,' meaning 'to spread out' or 'to stretch forth.' It combines 'ex-' (out) and 'pandere' (to spread). Did you know that this root also relates to the word 'pandemic,' reflecting something that spreads widely?
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"To expand" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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