English dictionary

broaden

/'br/O/d/-/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

make broader

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Examples
Broaden the road.

Source: WordNet 3.0
extend in scope or range or area

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Examples
Broaden your horizon.

Synonyms extend widen

Source: WordNet 3.0
vary in order to spread risk or to expand

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Synonyms branch out diversify

Antonyms narrow narrow down specialise specialize

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become broader

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Examples
The road broadened.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To grow broad; to become broader or wider.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make broad or broader; to render more broad or comprehensive.

verb

Source: webster1913