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expand in Finnish

expand in Finnish is laajentaa, laajentua, laajeta — expand means to make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

expand in Finnish

laajentaa
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
laajentua
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
laajeta
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
levittää
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
laajentaa
verb
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
kertoa auki
verb
laventaa
verb
(transitive, arithmetic) To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same (non-zero) number (which yields a fraction of equal value).
laajentua
verb
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
laajeta
verb
(intransitive) To increase in extent, number, volume or scope.
selventää
verb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
tarkentaa
verb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
täsmentää
verb
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.

What does "expand" mean?

  1. verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
    "The company plans to expand into new markets next year."
  2. verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.
    "Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?"

expand in a sentence

  • The company plans to expand into new markets next year.
  • Metal expands when it is heated.
  • Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "expand" in Finnish?

"expand" in Finnish is laajentaa, laajentua, laajeta. expand means: To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

How do you use "expand" in a sentence?

Example: "The company plans to expand into new markets next year." In Finnish, "expand" is laajentaa, laajentua, laajeta.

Are there other ways to say "expand" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 9 translations listed for "expand": laajentaa, laajentua, laajeta, levittää, kertoa auki, laventaa.

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