Bahasa Melayu
melawas
English
expand, widen
To become or make something wider or more open.
ملاوس
Examples
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Jalan kampung itu melawas selepas kerja pembesaran siap.
The village road widened after the expansion work was completed.
Mereka mahu bilik itu melawas supaya lebih selesa.
They want the room to be expanded so it is more comfortable.
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melawas
Used for making something wider or more open.
Word family
Common derived forms
- melawaskan
- to relieve oneself
- kelawasan
- relief; comfort
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