expand

As verbs the difference between expand and boost

is that expand is to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while boost is to lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

As a noun boost is

a push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.

As verbs the difference between constrict and expand

is that constrict is to narrow, especially by applying pressure while expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

As verbs the difference between expand and augmented

is that expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one while augmented is (augment).

As an adjective augmented is

increased in number, amount or strength.

As verbs the difference between deploy and expand

is that deploy is to prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use while expand is (label) to change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

As a noun deploy

is (military|dated) deployment.

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).