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expand

expand is a synonym of develop

verb [ ik-spand ]

expand is another word for develop

Develop means to elaborate on something, giving it more detail, depth, or scope (develop an argument).

Expand means to express something in more detail or give it more scope (expand your point).

✅ Both of these words mean to make something more detailed and usually larger in consequence.

Develop emphasizes improving what you already have, whereas expand emphasizes filling it out beyond what was there (I developed my ideas; I expanded my portfolio).

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meticulous

meticulous is a synonym of conscientious

adjective [ muh-tik-yuh-luhs ]

meticulous is another word for conscientious

Conscientious describes being careful and painstaking (a conscientious student).

Meticulous describes being very careful over small details (a meticulous approach to work).

Conscientious and meticulous both emphasize taking care and being detail-oriented (He was very conscientious about minimizing his environmental impact; She was meticulous about making sure her cookies were identical).

✅ However, meticulous puts more emphasis on getting even tiny details perfect.

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tack

tack is a synonym of direction

noun [ tak ]

tack is another word for direction

✅ A direction is a kind of course to follow, generally with a goal in mind (It took us a while to decide on our direction).

✅ A tack is a course of action or approach (When something doesn’t work, it’s important to change tack).

✅ Both of these words refer to an approach, course, or route, especially in a figurative sense.

✅ You would normally use tack when you’re changing direction (I realized my approach wasn’t working, so I tried a different tack).

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