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

Gold, meanwhile, has gained traction as John Hardy broadens its assortment across price points. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Protests that began over underfunded schools and staff shortages have broadened into a movement against soaring living costs, months before France’s presidential election. — Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Mail-in voting has become more popular over the last decade, with many states broadening access to it during the COVID-19 pandemic. — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026

The decline comes despite California’s expansion of its film and television tax credit last year, which increased the program’s annual funding from $330 million to $750 million and broadened eligibility to additional types of productions. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026