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

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