v.
1.extend in one or more directions
2.become larger in size or volume or quantity
3.make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
4.grow stronger
5.exaggerate or make bigger
6.add details, as to an account or idea
7.expand the influence of
Idiom of the Day
reduced to (something)
to be brought into a humble condition or state
The building was reduced to ashes after the terrible fire.