expanding upon
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of adding information or detail: "Expanding upon" refers to the process of elaborating on a topic, idea, or statement by providing more comprehensive information, examples, or explanations.
Usage
- The term "expanding upon" is used to describe the action of developing a subject more fully. It is often used in academic, professional, and creative contexts where deeper analysis or clarification is needed. It functions as a noun phrase derived from the verb phrase "to expand upon."
Examples
- Noun:
- The professor's expanding upon the initial theory made the lecture much clearer.
- Her report was good, but it needed some expanding upon in the conclusion.
- The author is known for his skillful expanding upon historical events in his novels.
Advanced Usage
- "to require expanding upon": to need further elaboration or detail.
- The proposal has a solid foundation but requires expanding upon in several key areas.
- "for the purpose of expanding upon": with the specific aim of adding more information.
- He conducted additional interviews for the purpose of expanding upon his original article.
Variants and Related Words
- Expand (verb): To become or make larger or more extensive.
- The company plans to expand its operations.
- Expansion (noun): The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
- The rapid expansion of the city led to traffic problems.
- Elaboration (noun): The process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail.
- Your idea is interesting but needs further elaboration.
Synonyms
- Elaboration: The addition of more detail concerning what has already been said.
- Amplification: The process of enlarging upon or adding detail to a story or statement.
- Development: The process of starting to discuss something in more detail.
Related Phrases
- To expand on/upon something (phrasal verb): To give more details about something.
- Could you expand on that last point, please?
- To elaborate on something (phrasal verb): To explain or describe something in a more detailed way.
- She refused to elaborate on her reasons for leaving.
Noun
- adding information or detail