Synonyms of expands

expands

verb

present tense third-person singular of expand

1

as in develops

to express more fully and in greater detail

an article on the First Ladies that the author later expanded into a book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• develops
• supplements
• amplifies
• enlarges (on or upon)
• complements
• elaborates (on)
• dilates (on or upon)
• adds (to)
• fleshes (out)
• expatiates
• runs on
• discourses
• rambles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortens
• condenses
• compresses
• summarizes
• abridges
• outlines
• contracts
• abbreviates
• sums up

2

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

we had to expand the list of wedding guests several times in order to accommodate all the relatives Mother wouldn't dream of excluding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• accelerates
• augments
• boosts
• extends
• multiplies
• raises
• enhances
• enlarges
• reinforces
• intensifies
• amplifies
• strengthens
• swells
• escalates
• maximizes
• adds (to)
• stokes
• ups
• builds up
• compounds
• aggrandizes
• supersizes
• hypes
• develops
• lengthens
• heightens
• dilates
• inflates
• pumps up
• prolongs
• distends
• jumps
• complements
• elongates
• stretches
• supplements
• magnifies
• spikes
• skyrockets
• booms
• accumulates
• draws out
• bumps (up)
• protracts
• collects
• blows up
• amasses
• fleshes (out)
• ratchets (up)
• rachets (up)
• follows up
• beefs (up)
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• lowers
• dwindles
• downsizes
• shortens
• abates
• subtracts (from)
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• compresses
• constricts
• condenses
• minifies
• contracts
• de-escalates
• retrenches
• cuts back

3

as in extends

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

a spare leaf for those times when we have to expand the dining table to accommodate extra guests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extends
• opens
• unfolds
• unfurls
• spreads (out)
• stretches (out)
• outstretches
• fans (out)
• flares (out)
• outspreads
• overspreads

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• closes
• reduces
• contracts
• folds
• compresses
• condenses
• compacts

4

as in rises

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number

water expands when it becomes frozen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• rises
• accelerates
• swells
• multiplies
• intensifies
• enlarges
• climbs
• accumulates
• proliferates
• spreads
• waxes
• escalates
• mushrooms
• mounts
• surges
• burgeons
• rolls up
• appreciates
• heightens
• booms
• gains
• jumps
• snowballs
• builds up
• balloons
• distends
• inflates
• redoubles
• skyrockets
• rockets
• puffs (up)
• bulks
• peaks
• crests
• blows up
• crescendoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• recedes
• wanes
• contracts
• dwindles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expands

As artificial intelligence expands across K-12 schools, Massachusetts announced a new $500,000 public-private investment in AI applied learning opportunities for hundreds of students, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced Tuesday. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026

The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

The acquisition of Vastrm expands the company’s product offering into polos, T-shirts, Henleys, quarter-zips and hoodies. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Beyond the boat The gallery’s second room expands on those ideas. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

As state-level legalization expands and federal rescheduling appears increasingly likely, interest in patents in the cannabis space has again skyrocketed, but with a twist. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Collaboration expands across partner nations To help teams work more closely, the companies have opened a Collaboration Hub in Reading, United Kingdom. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

The staffing shortages come as the county expands the Placerville jail. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Drivers who stop or park in Sacramento bike lanes could now face a steeper fine as the city expands its use of artificial intelligence to enforce parking rules. — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026