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expanding

UK
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
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Translations

expandinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
Functions adjectivally as the present participle of the verb "expand".
en expansion
The expanding universe theory suggests that the cosmos is continuously growing.
La théorie de l'univers en expansion suggère que le cosmos est en croissance continue.
Additional translations
croissantSe dit d’une évolution qui s’accroît en taille, en volume ou en portée.
expansibleTechnique ; qui peut être agrandi ou rendu plus vaste.
Synonyms
growing
increasing
widening
broadening
developing
enlarging
Antonyms
contracting
expandingnoun
UK
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun (the act or process of becoming larger).
The expanding of the universe fascinates astronomers.
L’expansion de l’univers fascine les astronomes.
Synonyms
expansion
enlargement
growth
extension
increase
augmentation
development
broadening
spread
dilation
expandverb

expanding

Gerund

expanded
Past Simple
expanded
Past Participle
expanding
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspænd/
US
/ɪkˈspænd/
s'étendreS’emploie pour un accroissement de portée, de volume ou de champ d’action, souvent avec une idée de développement progressif.
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets next year.
L’entreprise prévoit de s’étendre sur de nouveaux marchés l’année prochaine.
développerS’emploie pour dire quelque chose plus complètement ou en plus de détail.
Could you expand on your previous statement to clarify your point?
Pouvez-vous développer votre précédente déclaration pour clarifier votre propos ?
se dilaterS’emploie pour un objet qui augmente de volume sous l’effet de la pression, de la chaleur ou d’un remplissage.
The balloon began to expand as it was filled with air.
Le ballon a commencé à se dilater en se remplissant d’air.
Additional translations
agrandirS’emploie surtout pour accroître une surface, un espace ou une capacité.
Synonyms
enlarge
increase
extend
amplify
broaden
widen
develop
inflate
spread
grow
Antonyms
contract
shrink
reduce

Definitions

expandinggerund / present participle
Becoming larger or more extensive.
The expanding universe theory suggests that the cosmos is continuously growing.
Increasing in size, volume, or scope.
The expanding business required more office space to accommodate new employees.
Capable of being made larger or more comprehensive.
The expanding foam is used to fill gaps and insulate buildings.
expandingnoun
The act or process of becoming larger or more extensive.
The expanding of the universe fascinates astronomers.
expandverb
To increase in size, volume, quantity, or scope.
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets next year.
To express something more fully or in greater detail.
Could you expand on your previous statement to clarify your point?
To spread out or unfold.
The balloon began to expand as it was filled with air.
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