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amplia-se

[ˈɐ̃pliɐ sə]
verb
it expands, it widens, one expands
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'ampliar' in reflexive form; indicates expansion, widening, or broadening of something
The company expands its operations to new markets.
A empresa amplia-se para novos mercados.
2. Used in impersonal constructions to express passive expansion or broadening
The horizon expands as we climb higher.
O horizonte amplia-se conforme subimos mais alto.
3. To grow or increase in scope or extent
The discussion expands to include more participants.
A discussão amplia-se para incluir mais participantes.
Synonyms
expande-sealarga-seestende-sedesenvolve-se
Antonyms
reduz-sediminui-serestringe-selimita-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplia-se
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
amplia-se
Common in business and academic discourse
Portugal
amplia-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

amplia-se horizontes
amplia-se as possibilidades
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