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ampliam-se

[ɐ̃ˈpliɐ̃ʃ sə]
verb
expand themselves; are expanded; broaden (reflexive form)
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'ampliar' in reflexive form, indicating that something expands, widens, or increases in scope
The possibilities amplify themselves with each new discovery.
As possibilidades ampliam-se com cada nova descoberta.
2. To become broader or more extensive
The horizons expand as we learn more.
Os horizontes ampliam-se conforme aprendemos mais.
Synonyms
expandem-sealargam-seestendem-sedesenvolvem-seaumentamcrescem
Antonyms
reduzem-sediminuem-serestringem-selimitam-secontraem-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliam-se
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ampliam-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ampliar-se em possibilidades (to expand in possibilities)
ampliar-se horizontes (to broaden horizons)
ampliar-se os limites (to expand the limits)
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