Expanding
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of becoming or making something larger in size, scope, or extent. Expanding involves growth and extension beyond current boundaries.
“The company is expanding its operations into three new European markets.”
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Three N's and two A's; EX- prefix with -ING ending
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Worth 20 points; X (8pts) drives the scoring value
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