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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.