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- Verb. (transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
- Verb. (transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
- Verb. (transitive) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
- Verb. (transitive) (algebra) To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
- Verb. (intransitive) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.
- Verb. (intransitive) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.
- Verb. (intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
- Verb. (intransitive) To feel generous or optimistic.
- Verb. (intransitive, algebra) To be rewritten as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.
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