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

“I am a continuation of what Alvin started. And what I wanted to do was broaden it — make it bigger, and certainly not have anyone forget who this man was, what he has done for the world of dance — what a great swath of intelligence and beauty, and a different way of looking at movement, and sharing the stage,” Jamison told The Times in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Democrats might broaden their appeal by recruiting more candidates from working-class professions, and there are demonstrably some young men who are attracted to Trump because they associate Democrats with social-justice scolding.

From Slate

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

While global health institutions, officials, and professionals are indispensable, we must broaden our perspective on who counts as an expert.

From Salon

Related Words

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