Definitions and Examples of expand, enlarge, widen
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something larger in size, volume, or quantity.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations to other countries.
To make something bigger in size or extent.
Example
The artist decided to enlarge the painting to show more details.
To make something broader or more extensive.
Example
The government plans to widen the road to reduce traffic congestion.
Key Differences: expand vs enlarge vs widen
- 1Expand implies making something larger in size, volume, or quantity.
- 2Enlarge implies making something bigger in size or extent.
- 3Widen implies making something broader or more extensive.
Effective Usage of expand, enlarge, widen
- 1Business: Use expand to describe business growth and expansion.
- 2Art: Use enlarge to describe the process of making a picture or image bigger.
- 3Infrastructure: Use widen to describe the process of making roads, bridges, and other infrastructure broader.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of restringe are expand, enlarge, and widen. These words convey the opposite meaning of restringe, which is to make something smaller or more limited. Use these words in different contexts such as business, art, and infrastructure to describe growth, expansion, and enlargement.
