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Synonyms & Antonyms of broaden
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.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for broaden
- accentuate,
- amp (up),
- beef (up),
- boost,
- consolidate,
- deepen,
- enhance,
- heighten,
- intensify,
- magnify,
- redouble,
- step up,
- strengthen
- enforce,
- reinforce
- (also reenforce),
- restrengthen,
- supplement
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for broaden
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“Broaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broaden. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of broaden was in 1727
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