Hyphenation of expand

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word expand ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

ex-pand

Definitions of expand :

1.
Extend in one or more directions
The dough expands
2.
Become larger in size or volume or quantity
His business expanded rapidly
3.
Make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
Expand the house by adding another wing
4.
Grow vigorously
The deer population in this town is thriving Business is booming
5.
Exaggerate or make bigger
The charges were inflated
6.
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
7.
Expand the influence of
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent

Synonyms of expand :

verbspread out, grow
verb grow
verb enlarge
verb boom, prosper, thrive, get ahead, flourish, grow
verb inflate, blow up, amplify, increase
verb elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expound, dilate, clarify, clear up, elucidate
verb extend, change, alter, modify

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