Synonyms of broadening

broadening

verb

present participle of broaden

as in widening

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

• widening
• expanding
• enhancing
• extending
• strengthening
• enlarging
• lengthening
• augmenting
• deepening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• intensifying
• adding (to)
• stretching
• elongating
• swelling
• amplifying
• heightening
• emphasizing
• sharpening
• maximizing
• boosting
• accentuating
• enforcing
• stepping up
• supplementing
• redoubling
• stressing
• magnifying
• pointing (up)
• building up
• beefing (up)
• restrengthening
• amping (up)

Dissimilar Words

• narrowing (down)
• reducing
• decreasing
• constricting
• diminishing
• weakening
• lessening
• subduing
• toning (down)
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broadening

Even so, McCrory said the scope of the technology's impact on the economy is broadening, and some roles, like data entry workers, are likely at more risk than others. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026

Billed as the first high-level AI gathering to be held in the Global South, the India AI Impact Summit has given the world's most populous country a stage to promote itself as a global AI player, broadening the AI conversation to include countries in Latin America, Africa and beyond. —Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026

Keep an eye out for these climbing vines and ever-broadening shrubs. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors. —Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026

The initiative aligns with other robotics testing programs underway within the Fincantieri Group, further broadening the scope of manufacturing processes that can be supported through advanced automation solutions. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026

Still, the details show a job market that is improving, without necessarily broadening. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026

Facilitating agricultural investment, promoting scientific collaboration and broadening bilateral trade would address pressing concerns, while encouraging Cuban citizens to remain and actively participate in the nation’s recovery. —Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Bondi responded by broadening the problem beyond party lines. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026