expand
/ɪkˈspænd/
ex · pand
ɪk · ˈspænd
English Definition
v. to increase in size or amount; to make something become larger
Significado en Español
expandir, ampliar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mở rộng, phát triển
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex-(out, outward)+pand(unfold) → to expand, unfold outward.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “expand”?
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A
shrink
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B
contract
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C
enlarge
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D
decline
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C — enlarge.
“expand” means v. to increase in size or amount; to make something become larger
Common questions about “expand”
What does “expand” mean?
expand — v. to increase in size or amount; to make something become larger. In Chinese: 扩大，扩展.
How do you pronounce “expand”?
expand is pronounced /ɪkˈspænd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · pand.
Is “expand” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. expand appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “expand”?
ex-(out, outward)+pand(unfold) → to expand, unfold outward.
