Connecting a Monitor to iMac

I am wondering if I can connect a monitor to my iMac in order to expand the display image. If so, how can I actually do that?
Thanks much in advance.

If so, how can I actually do that?
Plug in the monitor, using an adapter if needed, and then set it up in the Displays pane of System Preferences.
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