No. 1,079 in Catalan
ampliar
To expand or enlarge.
In a sentence
Volem ampliar la nostra casa per tenir més espai.
We want to extend our house to have more space.
Here, 'ampliar' is used to indicate physically expanding or increasing the size of an object, in this case, a house.
Podem ampliar els nostres coneixements estudiant idiomes.
We can broaden our knowledge by studying languages.
In this sentence, 'ampliar' is metaphorically used for increasing or expanding one's intellectual or informational breadth, specifically knowledge.
L'empresa planeja ampliar la seva presència al mercat asiàtic.
The company plans to expand its presence in the Asian market.
This use of 'ampliar' signifies extending influence, activity, or coverage, here referring to a company's market reach.
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