Expand vs. Extend

Expandverb

(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

Expandverb

(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

Expandverb

(transitive) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

Expandverb

To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

Expandverb

To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value

Expandverb

(intransitive) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.

Expandverb

(intransitive) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.

Expandverb

(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.

Expandverb

(intransitive) To feel generous or optimistic.

Expandverb

To lay open by extending; to open wide; to spread out; to diffuse; as, a flower expands its leaves.

Expandverb

To cause the particles or parts of to spread themselves or stand apart, thus increasing bulk without addition of substance; to make to occupy more space; to dilate; to distend; to extend every way; to enlarge; - opposed to contract; as, to expand the chest; heat expands all bodies; to expand the sphere of benevolence.

Expandverb

To state in enlarged form; to develop; as, to expand an equation. See Expansion, 5.

Expandverb

To become widely opened, spread apart, dilated, distended, or enlarged; as, flowers expand in the spring; metals expand by heat; the heart expands with joy.

Expandverb

extend in one or more directions;

Expandverb

become larger in size or volume or quantity;

Expandverb

make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity;

Expandverb

grow stronger;

Expandverb

exaggerate or make bigger;

Expandverb

add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing;

Expandverb

expand the influence of;

Extendverb

(intransitive) To increase in extent.

Extendverb

(intransitive) To possess a certain extent.

Extendverb

(transitive) To cause to increase in extent.

Extendverb

(transitive) To cause to last for a longer period of time.

Extendverb

(transitive) To straighten (a limb).

Extendverb

To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply.

Extendverb

To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions.

Extendverb

To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.

Extendverb

(object-oriented programming) Of a class: to be an extension or subtype of, or to be based on, a prototype or a more abstract class.

Extendverb

To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.

Extendverb

To enlarge, as a surface or volume; to expand; to spread; to amplify; as, to extend metal plates by hammering or rolling them.

Extendverb

To enlarge; to widen; to carry out further; as, to extend the capacities, the sphere of usefulness, or commerce; to extend power or influence; to continue, as time; to lengthen; to prolong; as, to extend the time of payment or a season of trial.

Extendverb

To hold out or reach forth, as the arm or hand.

Extendverb

To bestow; to offer; to impart; to apply; as, to extend sympathy to the suffering.

Extendverb

To increase in quantity by weakening or adulterating additions; as, to extend liquors.

Extendverb

To value, as lands taken by a writ of extent in satisfaction of a debt; to assign by writ of extent.

Extendverb

extend in scope or range or area;

Extendverb

stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point;

Extendverb

span an interval of distance, space or time;

Extendverb

make available; provide;

Extendverb

thrust or extend out;

Extendverb

reach outward in space;

Extendverb

offer verbally;

Extendverb

extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body;

Extendverb

expand the influence of;

Extendverb

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer;

Extendverb

extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length;

Extendverb

cause to move at full gallop;

Extendverb

open or straighten out; unbend;

Extendverb

use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity;

Extendverb

prolong the time allowed for payment of;

Extendverb

continue or extend;

Extendverb

increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance;