expand: Information About The Word 'expand'

expand is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'expand' is made up of 6 letters.

• (v) extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands"
• (v) become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"
• (v) make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing"
• (v) grow stronger; "The economy was booming"
• (v) exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated"
• (v) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"
• (v) expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"

Using the word 'expand' in Scrabble will fetch you 16 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 18 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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Words Ending With 'expand'

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Words Starting With 'expand'

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Words Containing 'expand'

Following are 15 words which contain 'expand'

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