expanded
UK: ɪkˈspændɪd | US: ɪkˈspændɪd
adj. increased in size, volume, or scope
vt. (past tense of expand) made larger or more extensive
The word expanded derives from Latin expandere ("to spread out"), combining ex- (out) + pandere (to spread). The morpheme expand retains the core idea of outward extension, while -ed marks the past tense or participle form. Over time, expanded evolved to describe both physical enlargement (e.g., "expanded territory") and abstract growth (e.g., "expanded knowledge").
The company expanded its operations to three new countries.
She expanded her essay by adding more examples.
The balloon expanded rapidly when filled with helium.
His research has expanded our understanding of climate change.
The city’s population expanded dramatically after the industrial boom.