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Meaning of 'broaden' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Broaden [ a.]
- To grow broad; to become broader or wider.
2 . Broaden [ v. t.]
- To make broad or broader; to render more broad or comprehensive.

Meaning of 'broaden' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . broaden [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make broader
Example in sentence:
  • broaden the road
Meaning (2):
- extend in scope or range or area
Example in sentence:
  • broaden your horizon;
  • Extend your backyard;
  • The law was extended to all citizens;
  • widen the range of applications
Meaning (3):
- vary in order to spread risk or to expand
Example in sentence:
  • The company diversified
Meaning (4):
- become broader
Example in sentence:
  • The road broadened

Nearby Words:

broach broached broacher broaching broad broad church broad gauge broad seal broad-brimmed broad-horned

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