ausweiten
expand
Etwas größer oder umfangreicher machen.
The German word "ausweiten" is a verb meaning "to expand", "to widen", or "to extend". It consists of the prefix "aus" (out) and the verb "weiten", derived from "weit" meaning "wide".
Similar words in German:
- erweitern (to enlarge, to broaden)
- ausdehnen (to stretch, to extend)
- vergrößern (to increase, to enlarge)
Difference:
- ausweiten often implies a literal or metaphorical broadening in scope or area.
- erweitern emphasizes adding more content or substance (e.g., knowledge, options).
- ausdehnen tends to emphasize stretching something physically or over time.
- vergrößern focuses on making something bigger in size or quantity.
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Examples
Sie möchten das Angebot ausweiten.verb
They would like to expand the range of offers.
Er will den Einfluss seines Unternehmens ausweiten.verb
He wants to expand the influence of his company.
Wir werden unser Angebot ausweiten.verb
We will expand our offer.
Das Unternehmen weitet sein Angebot stetig aus.verb
The company is constantly expanding its offerings.
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