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

Carson makes no legible attempt at reorienting his sound, broadening his lyrical perspective, or recharging his creative battery. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Recent years have seen King cross over from blues guitar prodigy to accomplished songwriter, substantially broadening his fanbase in the process. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 7 July 2026

The longer-term relative trend is not yet bullish, with the declining 200-day MA still overhead, but the recent improvement fits with broadening leadership. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Yet many could still replicate portions of its economic evolution by broadening participation, encouraging private enterprise, welcoming additional foreign investors, and leveraging competition among outside powers to secure more favorable outcomes. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The findings suggest affluent Americans are broadening their search. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 June 2026

Beyond shipbuilding Taken together, the recent announcements show HII broadening its role across the Navy’s modernization efforts. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

The distribution partnership is part of the global streamer’s focus on broadening its content offerings and strengthening engagement via an aggregation strategy not unlike traditional pay TV. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

The two companies will now oversee worldwide distribution of the series, broadening its global footprint and long-term commercial potential. — Peter White, Deadline, 16 June 2026