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What is another word for Widen? – 113 Widen Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    expand broaden enlarge increase augment extend stretch lengthen deepen heighten amplify magnify enhance escalate intensify bolster reinforce supplement add to grow develop spread diffuse disperse scatter broaden out open up unfurl unroll unfold

    Meaning of Widen

    The verb "widen" means to make something wider or to increase the width of something, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

    Definitions

    • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "widen" as to make or become wider, or to extend or expand in width.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "widen" as to make something wider, or to become wider.

    Example Uses

    • The road will be widened to accommodate more traffic.
    • The company plans to widen its product range to attract more customers.
    • The teacher tried to widen the students' perspectives by introducing them to different cultures.
    • The new policy aims to widen access to education for disadvantaged groups.
    • The river will widen as it approaches the sea.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    narrow constrict shrink reduce decrease diminish lessen contract compress confine restrict limit minimize curtail cut back pare down slim down tighten taper

    Related Nouns

    expansion broadening enlargement increase augmentation extension stretch length depth height amplification magnification enhancement escalation intensification bolstering reinforcement supplement growth development spread

    Related Verbs

    expand broaden enlarge increase augment extend stretch lengthen deepen heighten amplify magnify enhance escalate intensify bolster reinforce supplement add to grow develop spread

    Related Adjectives

    wide broad expansive extensive large spacious roomy capacious vast ample generous liberal extensive comprehensive widespread universal general broadened enlarged increased augmented