Synonyms

broaden

American

[brawd-n] / ˈbrɔd n /

verb (used with or without object)

to become or make broad.

Synonyms:

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

broaden British

/ ˈbrɔːdən /

verb

to make or become broad or broader; widen

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Other Word Forms

overbroaden verb
rebroaden verb
unbroadened adjective

Etymology

Origin of broaden

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

Example Sentences

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Many “return to office” mandates and expectations started as decrees from C-suite executives, after the pandemic broadened the appeal of working from home.

From MarketWatch

On the revenue side, it may mean raising taxes, broadening the tax base, or closing gaps in the system.

From Barron's

"This project, however, shows how working with partners can broaden engagement and demonstrates our enhanced commitment to making our collections available to a wider audience than ever before," he said.

From BBC

“We had a perfect backdrop for a broadening—all the stars aligned,” said Michael Kantrowitz, chief investment strategist and head of portfolio strategy at Piper Sandler.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Israel broadened their operations in southern Lebanon.

From Salon

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