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/ɪkˈspænd/ verb [I, T]

Definition

to increase in size or amount, or to make something increase: We are hoping to expand our range of products. Electronic services are rapidly expanding to meet demand.
(Definition of expand verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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