Definitions and Examples of release, expand
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To set free from confinement or restraint.
Example
He decided to release the bird from its cage and let it fly away.
Example
The company will release a new product next month.
To increase in size, volume, or scope.
Example
The business plans to expand its operations to other countries.
Example
The balloon started to expand as more air was blown into it.
Key Differences: release vs expand
- 1Release refers to letting go of something or freeing it from confinement, while squeeze means to apply pressure to something.
- 2Expand means to increase in size, volume, or scope, while squeeze means to compress or reduce in size.
Effective Usage of release, expand
- 1Physical Actions: Use squeeze when referring to applying pressure to something, and release when referring to letting go of something.
- 2Business and Marketing: Use expand when referring to increasing the size or scope of a business or product, and release when referring to launching a new product or making an announcement.
- 3Creative Writing: Use these antonyms to create vivid descriptions of physical actions and emotions in narratives.
Remember this!
The antonyms of squeeze are release and expand. Use squeeze when referring to applying pressure to something, and release when referring to letting go of something. Use expand when referring to increasing the size or scope of a business or product, and release when referring to launching a new product or making an announcement. These antonyms can also be used creatively in writing to create vivid descriptions of physical actions and emotions.
