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

Again, some are pretty obvious—wide-angle broadens the lens's view, Vignette darkens the edges, and Soft Focus captures glowing, ethereal pictures. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

This is a further expression of adaptations already underway, including a reduced focus on meat, due to its environmental impacts, and broadened waste-reduction efforts. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Donalds also sought to broaden Republican support among Black voters, making campaign stops across South Florida and setting a goal of winning more than 20% of the state's Black vote. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Now Democrats will broaden it out into an all-purpose hostage. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026