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broaden

broa·den

UK/ˈbɹɔː.dn̩/ US/ˈbɹɑ.dn̩/ uncommon

verb

1.

make broader

  • “broaden the road”
2.

extend in scope or range or area

  • “The law was extended to all citizens”
  • “widen the range of applications”
  • “broaden your horizon”
  • “Extend your backyard”
Synonyms
3.

vary in order to spread risk or to expand

  • “The company diversified”
4.

become broader

  • “The road broadened”

Origin

From broad + -en (verbal suffix).

Phrases

  • broaden someone's horizons

Related words

Broader terms

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