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verb

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1. To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

   Example: You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.

2. To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

   Example: A flower expands its leaves.

3. To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

4. To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

   Example: Use the binomial theorem to expand {(x+1)}^4.