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/ɪkˈspænd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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To become or make larger or more extensive.
"Metal tends to expand when heated."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb expandere, composed of ex- (meaning 'out') and pandere (meaning 'to spread or stretch'). It entered Middle English in the 15th century, retaining its core semantic essence of opening up, unfolding, or increasing in physical or abstract dimensions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Expand" is said worldwide
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élargir
Transliteration: élargir
"L'entreprise cherche à élargir ses activités."
erweitern
Transliteration: erweitern
"Wir möchten unser Geschäft erweitern."
espandere
Transliteration: espandere
"Il gas tende ad espandersi quando viene riscaldato."
expandir
Transliteration: expandir
"La compañía planea expandir su mercado a Sudamérica."
expandir
Transliteration: expandir
"Eles querem expandir a produção no próximo ano."
फैलाना
Transliteration: failana
"कंपनियों ने अपने व्यापार को फैलाना शुरू कर दिया है।"
扩大
Transliteration: kuòdà
"这家公司计划扩大生产规模。"
확장하다
Transliteration: hwakjanghada
"회사는 해외 시장으로 사업을 확장하기로 결정했다."
拡大する
Transliteration: kakudaisuru
"企業は事業をさらに拡大する予定です。"
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