widen

[ wahyd-n ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.

widen

/ ˈwaɪdən /

verb

1. to make or become wide or wider

Derived Forms

• ˈwidener, noun

Other Words From

• widen·er noun
• re·widen verb
• un·widened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of widen¹

First recorded in 1600–10; wide + -en ¹

Example Sentences

Widen the frame and you’ll find Denis Villeneuve’s daring “Dune: Part Two” and the uplifting “Sing Sing,” a drama about a prison theater program.

From Los Angeles Times

That impact is expected to widen as demand increases: consumption is fast rising in traditional tea drinking countries like India and China.

From BBC

Keith found Hailey Brennan alone in the end zone for a short touchdown and the two hooked up again on the Timberwolves’ next drive to widen the lead to 25-9 early in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times

USC President Carol Folt, who sought to reset the scandal-plagued university with major initiatives to boost athletics, expand computing programs and widen student access — but also drew criticism for her handling of pro-Palestinian protests — will retire in July, she announced Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Because late-arriving ballots tend to skew left politically in L.A. contests, Jurado could see the gap with her opponent widen in the coming days.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• add to
• broaden
• enlarge
• expand
• extend
• grow
• increase
• multiply
• stretch
• swell