Synonyms of widen

widen

verb

as in to broaden

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

• broaden
• expand
• intensify
• extend
• strengthen
• enhance
• consolidate
• reinforce
• enlarge
• lengthen
• augment
• elongate
• deepen
• add (to)
• stretch
• enforce
• amplify
• heighten
• sharpen
• swell
• maximize
• redouble
• emphasize
• step up
• accentuate
• point (up)
• magnify
• supplement
• build up
• boost
• beef (up)
• stress
• reenforce
• amp (up)
• restrengthen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• narrow (down)
• reduce
• constrict
• decrease
• diminish
• tone (down)
• weaken
• lessen
• subdue
• let up (on)

Examples of widen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Research suggests that timing the pre-workout meal closer to the workout could widen the postexercise window to five or six hours.13 Eating protein and carbohydrates within a few hours of a workout should be adequate for most people. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024

Mike Allen Sep 2, 2024 - Politics & Policy Gender gap widens in support for Harris vs. Trump: poll Vice President Kamala Harris has widened her advantage among women, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. —Axios, 4 Sep. 2024

In five of the last 19 days, the margin between Trump and Harris has been two percentage points or less, but the gap has widened slightly past three days on Polymarket. —Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2024

The reconstruction project is to widen I-94 from six lanes to eight lanes between 16th and 70th streets, and is needed to reduce congestion and improve safety, according to WisDOT and business groups which support the expansion. —Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2024