broaden

Meaning

1. (transitive) To make broad or broader.
2. (intransitive) To become broad or broader.

Synonyms

widen

extend

expand

enlarge

stretch

spread

diversify

increase

make wider

dilate

amplify

become wide

augment

become wider

branch out

develop

distend

ease

enhance

liberalize

loosen

magnify

spread out

unfold

unroll

ennoble

lengthen

broadening

deepen

flare out

open

propagate

discipline

spreading

make bigger

diffuse

stretch out

thicken

train

🚋

cultivate

expansion

enrich

flare

flourish

grow

improve

Translations

ensanchar

erweitern

élargir

πλαταίνω

verbreitern

eixamplar

ampliar

ausdehnen

ampliare

estendere

allargare

verbreden

estendre

diversifier

ampliar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɹɔː.dən/

Etymology

From broad + -en (verbal suffix).