EXPAND

v. 1 enlarge, spread (out), extend, increase, open (out or up), swell, inflate, distend; unfold His waistline began to expand as he approached middle age 2 prolong, lengthen, stretch, dilate An elastic valve expands easily 3 increase, extend, amplify, magnify, broaden, widen, augment, heighten, develop The minister sought to expand his influence 4 Often, expand on. detail, enlarge on, embellish, develop, amplify, expatiate on or upon, elaborate (on); flesh out The speaker expanded on the topic of health insurance