ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ

daɪˈleɪt ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ ɛkˈspænd ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt ɪkˈspaʊnd ɛkˈstɛnd ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ ɪnˈfleɪt ˈluː.kjə.bɹeɪt θɹaɪv become larger in size or volume or quantity his business expanded rapidly exaggerate or make bigger The charges were inflated grow vigorously The deer population in this town is thriving business is booming expand the influence of The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity expand the house by adding another wing 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 extend in one or more directions The dough expands