Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To become larger or more extensive.
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/ɪkˈspænd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Her waistline had expanded two inches.She had not had a chance to expand.Even Phobus Bohlaug needs money, to 'expand' his business.
Etymology:
Late Middle English from Latin expandere ‘to spread out’, from ex- ‘out’ + pandere ‘to spread’.
Usage Statistics:
53 mentions per 1 million words 
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