broaden

[ brawd-n ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to become or make broad.

   Synonyms: sophisticate, educate, inform, enlighten, widen, enlarge, expand, extend

broaden

/ ˈbrɔːdən /

verb

1. to make or become broad or broader; widen

Other Words From

• over·broaden verb
• re·broaden verb
• un·broadened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of broaden¹

First recorded in 1720–30; broad + -en ¹

Example Sentences

These reforms collectively aim to modernize and broaden the reach of federal food support systems.

From Salon

Last month, a decision at the Court of Appeal broadened the net of those who could receive compensation, potentially increasing the lenders' final bill to billions of pounds.

From BBC

One of the ways you framed that shift at the time was that you wanted to broaden your music beyond the limits of a three-piece band.

From Los Angeles Times

Having joint social media accounts for the men's and women's teams broadened the reach of the latter, while many of the club's sponsors support both sides.

From BBC

While we can grind insects into protein powders, we can also look to chefs cooking traditional cuisines that use insects to broaden our culinary horizons.

From Salon

Related Words

• augment
• develop
• enlarge
• expand
• increase
• open up
• widen