BROADEN Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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.

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Recent Examples of broaden His partnership with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation is expected to broaden public access to education around bird care and conservation, while his longer term goal is to establish a Haven Center, a dedicated space for training, education, and community engagement. —

Daily News, 8 May 2026 What adults can do To help young people make a difference, first broaden your definition of contribution. —

Jen Agans, The Conversation, 8 May 2026 Under Polanski’s leadership, the Greens have sought to broaden their appeal beyond its traditional pro-environment base. —

Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 This role stretches beyond scouting, broadening Wolking’s scope within the front office. —

Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for broaden

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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026