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estendere — meaning in English

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English meaning

broaden verb To make or become wider, more extensive, or more inclusive.
expand verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

Senses

estendere is used for these senses in English:

broaden (transitive) To make broad or broader.
expand (transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

expand — full definition

verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

allargare ampliare allargarsi ampliarsi espandere espandersi estendersi sviluppare moltiplicare dettagliare dilungare dilungarsi