widen

verb

1. become broader or wider or more extensive

   verb.change

   Examples

   The road widened.

   Antonyms contract narrow

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. make (clothes) larger

   verb.change

   Synonyms let out

   Antonyms take in

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. make wider

   verb.change

   Examples

   Widen the road.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. extend in scope or range or area

   verb.change

   Examples

   Widen the range of applications.

   Synonyms broaden extend

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To make wide or wider; to extend in breadth; to increase the width of; as, to <i>widen</i> a field; to <i>widen</i> a breach; to <i>widen</i> a stocking.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

6. To grow wide or wider; to enlarge; to spread; to extend.

   verb

   Source: webster1913