Synonyms of widening

widening

verb

present participle of widen

as in broadening

to increase the width, breadth, or scope of

Immediate action to widen the highway is needed to ease the near constant congestion.

The authorities planned to widen their investigation into Ponzi scheme.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• broadening
• expanding
• intensifying
• extending
• strengthening
• reinforcing
• enlarging
• enhancing
• lengthening
• consolidating
• deepening
• augmenting
• elongating
• stretching
• adding (to)
• swelling
• heightening
• enforcing
• amplifying
• accentuating
• sharpening
• emphasizing
• maximizing
• stepping up
• pointing (up)
• redoubling
• stressing
• magnifying
• supplementing
• boosting
• building up
• reenforcing
• beefing (up)
• restrengthening
• amping (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• narrowing (down)
• constricting
• decreasing
• reducing
• diminishing
• lessening
• weakening
• subduing
• toning (down)
• letting up (on)