broaden

Verb
Synonyms: widenextenddiversifybranch out

WordNet 3.0

Verb (4)

  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: widenextend
  3. vary in order to spread risk or to expand“The company diversified”Synonyms: diversifybranch out
  4. become broader“The road broadened”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Broaden \Broad"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Broadened; p. pr. & vb. n. Broadening.] [From Broad, a.] To grow broad; to become broader or wider. [1913 Webster]

The broadening sun appears. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]

Broaden \Broad"en\, v. t. To make broad or broader; to render more broad or comprehensive. [1913 Webster]
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