Expand vs. Extend
Difference Between Expand and Extend
Expandverb
To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge
expanded her store by adding a second room.Extendverb
To cause (something) to be longer, wider, or cover more area
extended the subway line into the next town.Expandverb
To express at length or in detail; enlarge on
expanded his remarks afterward.Extendverb
To enlarge the scope or effect of
research that extended our knowledge of the universe.Expandverb
To open (something) up or out; spread out
The bird expanded its wings and flew off.Extendverb
To cause (something) to last longer
extended our visit by a day.Expandverb
(Mathematics) To write (a quantity) as a sum of terms in an extended form.
Extendverb
To prolong the time allowed for payment of
extend a loan for three more months.Expandverb
To become greater in size, volume, quantity, or scope
Air expands when heated. This critic's influence is expanding.Extendverb
To put off; postpone
extended the deadline by a week.Expandverb
To speak or write at length or in detail
expand on a favorite topic.Extendverb
To present; offer
extend one's greetings.Expandverb
To open up or out; unfold
The chair expands to form a daybed.Extendverb
To make available; provide
extend credit to qualified purchasers.Expandverb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table.Extendverb
To open or straighten (something) out; unbend
extended the legs of the folding table.Expandverb
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
A flower expands its leaves.Extendverb
To increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
used rice or pasta to extend leftover casseroles.Expandverb
(transitive) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
Extendverb
To exert (oneself) vigorously or to full capacity
Few mountain climbers have extended themselves as those two have.Expandverb
To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
Use the binomial theorem to expandx4 + 4x3 + 6x2 + 4x + 1.Extendverb
To cause to move at full gallop. Used of a horse.
Expandverb
To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value
Extendverb
To appraise or assess; value.
Expandverb
(intransitive) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.
Many materials expand when heated.This compact umbrella expands to cover a large table.Extendverb
To seize or make a levy on for the purpose of settling a debt.
Expandverb
(intransitive) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.
Extendverb
To be or become long, large, or comprehensive
influence that extended to other continents.table legs that extend by unscrewing.Expandverb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
He's so pedantic, he expands on everything!Extendverb
(intransitive) To increase in extent.
Expandverb
(intransitive) To feel generous or optimistic.
Extendverb
(intransitive) To possess a certain extent.
Expandverb
extend in one or more directions;
The dough expandsExtendverb
(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.
Expandverb
become larger in size or volume or quantity;
his business expanded rapidlyExtendverb
(transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.
Expandverb
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity;
expand the house by adding another wingExtendverb
(transitive) To straighten (a limb).
Expandverb
grow stronger;
The economy was boomingExtendverb
To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.
to extend sympathy to the sufferingExpandverb
exaggerate or make bigger;
The charges were inflatedExtendverb
To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.
Expandverb
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 dissertationExtendverb
To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.
Expandverb
expand the influence of;
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continentExtendverb
(object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.
The classes Person and Dog extend the class Animal.Extendverb
extend in scope or range or area;
The law was extended to all citizenswiden the range of applicationsbroaden your horizonExtend your backyardExtendverb
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point;
Service runs all the way to CranburyHis knowledge doesn't go very farMy memory extends back to my fourth year of lifeThe facts extend beyond a consideration of her personal assetsExtendverb
span an interval of distance, space or time;
The war extended over five yearsThe period covered the turn of the centuryMy land extends over the hills on the horizonThis farm covers some 200 acresExtendverb
make available; provide;
extend a loanThe bank offers a good deal on new mortgagesExtendverb
thrust or extend out;
He held out his handpoint a fingerextend a handthe bee exserted its stingExtendverb
reach outward in space;
The awning extends several feet over the sidewalkExtendverb
offer verbally;
extend my greetingsHe offered his sympathyExtendverb
extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body;
Stretch your legs!Extend your right arm above your headExtendverb
expand the influence of;
The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continentExtendverb
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer;
We prolonged our stayShe extended her visit by another dayThe meeting was drawn out until midnightExtendverb
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length;
Unfold the newspaperstretch out that piece of clothextend the TV antennaExtendverb
cause to move at full gallop;
Did you gallop the horse just now?Extendverb
open or straighten out; unbend;
Can we extend the legs of this dining table?Extendverb
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity;
He really extended himself when he climbed KilimanjaroDon't strain your mind too muchExtendverb
prolong the time allowed for payment of;
extend the loanExtendverb
continue or extend;
The civil war carried into the neighboring provinceThe disease extended into the remote mountain provincesExtendverb
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance;
stretch the soup by adding some more creamextend the casserole with a little rice
