Expand upon
phrasal verb
To provide more details about something.
After presenting the initial concept, the speaker was asked to expand upon his ideas.
Often appears as...
- expand upon ideas
- expand upon topic
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To increase the size, volume, quantity or scope of something.
The city plans to expand upon the existing infrastructure to accommodate the growing population.
Often appears as...
- expand upon infrastructure
- expand upon resources
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To provide more details about something.
After presenting the initial concept, the speaker was asked to expand upon his ideas.
Often appears as...
- expand upon ideas
- expand upon topic
Usage tips
Academic
phrasal verb
To increase the size, volume, quantity or scope of something.
The city plans to expand upon the existing infrastructure to accommodate the growing population.
Often appears as...
- expand upon infrastructure
- expand upon resources
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Detail
Used in academic writing to add insightful information or clarification.
Can you expand upon the implications of this study?
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Enhancement
In speeches, use it to delve deeper into a topic upon audience request.
The audience seemed intrigued, so I expanded upon the main points.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Ensure additional information is new, not just a reiteration of existing points.
Her request to expand upon my thesis actually helped me add new insights.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Detail
Used in academic writing to add insightful information or clarification.
Can you expand upon the implications of this study?
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Enhancement
In speeches, use it to delve deeper into a topic upon audience request.
The audience seemed intrigued, so I expanded upon the main points.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Ensure additional information is new, not just a reiteration of existing points.
Her request to expand upon my thesis actually helped me add new insights.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Detail
Used in academic writing to add insightful information or clarification.
Can you expand upon the implications of this study?
Pro Tip 2/3Speech Enhancement
In speeches, use it to delve deeper into a topic upon audience request.
The audience seemed intrigued, so I expanded upon the main points.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Repetition
Ensure additional information is new, not just a reiteration of existing points.
Her request to expand upon my thesis actually helped me add new insights.
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