expand |
distribute |
As verbs the difference between expand and distribute
is that
expand is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while
distribute is (
senseid)to divide into portions and dispense.
expand |
relax |
In transitive terms the difference between expand and relax
is that
expand is to express (something) at length and/or in detail while
relax is to relieve (something) from stress.
In intransitive terms the difference between expand and relax
is that
expand is to feel generous or optimistic while
relax is to become less severe or tense.
expand |
decompress |
In transitive terms the difference between expand and decompress
is that
expand is to express (something) at length and/or in detail while
decompress is to bring someone (such as a diver) back to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
In intransitive terms the difference between expand and decompress
is that
expand is to feel generous or optimistic while
decompress is to adjust to normal atmospheric pressure after being exposed to high pressure.
expand |
wide |
As a verb expand
is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
As an adjective wide is
having a large physical extent from side to side.
As an adverb wide is
extensively.
As a noun wide is
(cricket) a ball that passes so far from the batsman that the umpire deems it unplayable; the arm signal used by an umpire to signal a wide; the extra run added to the batting side's score.
expand |
excess |
As a verb expand
is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
As a noun excess is
the state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper; immoderateness; superfluity; superabundance; extravagance; as, an excess of provisions or of light.
As an adjective excess is
more than is normal, necessary or specified.
expand |
sketch |
As a verb expand
is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
As a noun sketch is
sketch (short musical, dramatic or literary work or idea).
elevate |
expand |
In transitive terms the difference between elevate and expand
is that
elevate is to increase the intensity of something, especially that of sound while
expand is to express (something) at length and/or in detail.
As an adjective elevate
is elevated; raised aloft.
sprawl |
expand |
As verbs the difference between sprawl and expand
is that
sprawl is to sit with the limbs spread out while
expand is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.
As a noun sprawl
is an ungainly sprawling posture.
expand |
collapse |
In transitive terms the difference between expand and collapse
is that
expand is to express (something) at length and/or in detail while
collapse is to cause something to collapse.
In intransitive terms the difference between expand and collapse
is that
expand is to feel generous or optimistic while
collapse is to pass out and fall to the floor or ground, as from exhaustion or other illness; to faint.
As a noun collapse is
the act of collapsing.
expand |
lifted |
As verbs the difference between expand and lifted
is that
expand is (
label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while
lifted is (
lift).
As an adjective lifted is
raised up; held aloft.
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