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verbid 7974·updated Jun 3, 2026
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make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

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Variants

synonym
boomelaborateextendinflatespread out
pasttense
expanded
presentparticiple
expanding
thirdpersonsingular
expands
pastparticiple
expanded

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary7 sensesview framework →
§1
become larger in size or volume or quantity
§2
exaggerate or make bigger
§3
grow vigorously
§4
expand the influence of
§5
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
§6
add details, as to an account or idea
§7
extend in one or more directions
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
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