broaden
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verb \ˈbrȯ-dən\ broad·ened broad·en·ing \ˈbrȯd-niŋ, ˈbrȯ-dən-iŋ\
Definition of BROADEN
transitive verb
: to make broader
intransitive verb
: to become broad
See Examples of BROADEN
- 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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