English · Word Candidate

expand

/ɪkˈspænd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: expands · expanding · expanded

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thay đổi từ dạng nhỏ hơn thành lớn hơn; mở rộng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tăng phạm vi, số lượng, khối lượng hoặc phạm vi của một thứ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

A flower expands its leaves.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “expand” mean?

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

Is “expand” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.