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

Palantir shares have lost 29% this year due to broadening concerns that the artificial intelligence software trade is running out of steam and growth could slow. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

While ReliaQuest’s research centered on credential theft, Microsoft reports that the attacks can deliver malware directly to victims’ devices, significantly broadening the threat. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

With the arrival of Sauvage Extrait this week, Dior has expanded its bestselling men’s fragrance into a fifth successor, each broadening the identity of the Sauvage landscape (rather than competing with the original itself). — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

Over the weekend, Ukraine struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, an attack condemned by Iranian leaders, who are dealing with their own uncertainty with a broadening war with the United States and Israel. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Beyond apparel, which accounted for around 61 percent of net sales during the first quarter, Shein has been broadening its scope by expanding into categories including beauty, accessories and home. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

The campaign has taken the protests demanding accountability and education reforms beyond the streets, broadening its reach and intensifying pressure on a government wary of appearing to yield to a rapidly growing youth movement. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Who is drawn to the trend Early adopters skew male thanks to the practice’s roots in looksmaxxing and biohacking communities, but the audience is broadening quickly. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

In her view, expansion is another way of broadening pathways. — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 July 2026