broaden

verb
UK: /ˈbrɔːdn/
US: /ˈbrɔːdn/

  1. To increase in width or extent.

    1. We need to broaden this road before winter comes.
    2. The company aims to broaden its product range to attract more customers.

  2. To expand or develop something, like knowledge or understanding.

    1. Travel can broaden your horizons and teach something new.
    2. Reading diverse books can broaden your understanding of different cultures.

Synonyms

expand enlarge widen extend increase develop deepen amplify
broaden intransitive-verb

  1. To become wider.

    1. The river will broaden as it flows towards the sea.
    2. As the city grew, the streets broaden to accommodate more traffic.

  2. To become more extensive or inclusive.

    1. The appeal of the show broaden over time.
    2. Her interests broaden after taking the new literature class.
broaden transitive-verb

  1. To make something wider.

    1. They need to broaden the path here for safety.
    2. The government decided to broaden access to higher education.

  2. To make something more extensive.

    1. The museum sought to broaden its collection to include modern art.
    2. Universities broaden their curriculum to meet the changing needs of students.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "broaden" in English means: To increase in width or extent., To expand or develop something, like knowledge or understanding..

The phonetic transcription of "broaden" is /ˈbrɔːdn/ in British English and /ˈbrɔːdn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "broaden": expand, enlarge, widen, extend, increase, develop, deepen, amplify.

Example usage of "broaden": "We need to broaden this road before winter comes.". More examples on the page.