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

The new extension continues to broaden distribution of the show, which was exclusive to Spotify between 2020 and 2024. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

The company intends to use the funding to build a mobile app, expand its 22-person team, and broaden the range of assets users can trade around the clock. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

Today, IceCube continues to collect neutrino data, broadening our understanding of the cosmos and presenting the tantalizing chance of observing undreamed-of cosmic events. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026

But a lot of it has to do with new shows like Small Prophets that are able to fill in those gaps while also broadening the scope of what’s available on Apple TV. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026