Synonyms of EXPAND

verb

1. extend in one or more directions

   Also: spread out.

2. grow vigorously

   • BOOM8
   • THRIVE12
   • FLOURISH14

3. exaggerate or make bigger

   • INFLATE10
   • AMPLIFY17

   Also: blow up.

4. add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

   • ELABORATE11
   • LUCUBRATE13
   • EXPATIATE18
   • EXPOSIT16
   • ENLARGE8
   • EXPOUND17
   • DILATE7

   Also: flesh out.

5. expand the influence of

   • EXTEND14