expandverb/ɐ̃pliˈaɾ/mediumam·pli·arPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionTo make larger, more extensive, or more comprehensive; to increase.We will expand the room to accommodate more people.The study aims to expand our knowledge on the subject.synenlargeexpandwidenantreducedecreasecontractCommon collocationsexpand knowledgeexpand the businessenlarge an imageEtymologyDo latim 'ampliare', de 'amplus' (amplo).Related wordsampliaçãoampliadorampliativoamplo