What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lover no longer criticises one on increase in size (9)" mean?

The definition is "increase in size". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym of "Lover no longer") + PANS (synonym of "criticises") + I (synonym of "one") + ON (synonym of "on"); definition: "increase in size" The answer is EXPANSION.

Lover no longer criticises one on increase in size (9)

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