broaden
playSimple Definition of broaden
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: to make (something) wider or more general
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: to become wider or more general
Examples of broaden in a sentence
They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures.
The police have broadened the scope of the investigation.
Her smile broadened when I told her the good news.
The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff.
His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.
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First Known Use of broaden
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BROADEN Defined for Kids
broaden
playDefinition of broaden for Students
broadened
broadening
: to make or become wide or wider
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