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amplia

[ɐ̃ˈpli.ə]
verb
enlarges, expands, extends
1. third person singular present indicative of 'ampliar' - to make wider, larger, or more extensive
She expands the business every year.
Ela amplia o negócio a cada ano.
2. to increase in scope, size, or extent
The government expands the healthcare system.
O governo amplia o sistema de saúde.
3. to extend or prolong
They extend the deadline for applications.
Eles ampliam o prazo para inscrições.
Synonyms
aumentaexpandeestendealargaprolonga
Antonyms
reduzdiminuirestringelimita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplia
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
amplia
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

amplia horizontes - broaden horizons
amplia as possibilidades - expands possibilities
amplia o leque - widens the range
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