make more compact by or as if by pressing
squeeze or press together
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
exaggerate or make bigger
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
expand the influence of
extend in one or more directions
grow vigorously
become larger in size or volume or quantity
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity