Synonyms of broadens

broadens

verb

present tense third-person singular of broaden

as in widens

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

• widens
• expands
• enhances
• extends
• enlarges
• lengthens
• strengthens
• augments
• elongates
• reinforces
• consolidates
• deepens
• intensifies
• adds (to)
• amplifies
• heightens
• sharpens
• stretches
• emphasizes
• swells
• accentuates
• maximizes
• magnifies
• points (up)
• boosts
• enforces
• steps up
• builds up
• stresses
• redoubles
• amps (up)
• supplements
• beefs (up)
• restrengthens

Dissimilar Words

• narrows (down)
• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• constricts
• weakens
• lessens
• tones (down)
• subdues
• lets up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broadens

The platform also broadens environmental monitoring beyond conventional impact assessments. — Gamuda Contributor, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

But the longer these price pressures persist, the greater the risk that inflation broadens well beyond the energy market and sticks around for longer. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

As the trend broadens, expect a wave of users trying spicules on skin that shouldn’t tolerate them — followed by a corrective conversation about who the format is actually for. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

The painting broadens the idea of who belongs in the story of American abstraction, according to Galpin. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Beyond reducing component counts, the approach broadens supply chain options, speeds manufacturing, and provides greater flexibility when increasing output. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

The project also broadens its sonic palette by inviting the largest group of collaborators Sylvan Esso has ever assembled for an album. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 July 2026

Nolan takes this concern and broadens it to apply to more than elite male householders in Ancient Greece. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

The adolescent’s ability to use their phone to access social media and continuous news, interact with artificial intelligence and play games often broadens their perspectives and encourages individual creativity. — Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026