Synonyms of broaden

broaden

verb

as in to widen

to increase the width, breadth, or scope of

They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane.

You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broaden

But top officials have also broadened restrictions for legal immigration pathways. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

The criticism then broadened, with Jewish leaders, museum donors and New York politicians publicly urging the museum to reconsider. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Alongside that community work, organizers are looking for new ways to broaden access to the tradition. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Through works by 37 artists selected by Tsubaki and WHAT CAFE, the exhibition explores how buying art—and living with it—can enrich everyday life and broaden one’s values. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026