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

Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

The sulfolane work broadens that problem from separating polyester and cellulose toward handling a wider assortment of mixed polyester waste, including stretch textiles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Parker joins as the company broadens its development, production, financing and investment activities. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Hale added that pairing AI criticism with religious language broadens its reach beyond activists already skeptical of the technology. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Commercial launch services are already standard for most NASA and DOD missions, but the memorandum broadens that approach to transportation after reaching orbit, including spacecraft servicing and logistics. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Still further downstream the channel broadens out, and the slackening current has deposited débris and deadheads galore. — Harry H. Edel, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

This broadens the college sports debate to include federal legislation, voting rights, and civil rights, with significant political ramifications. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Sonali Basak, chief investment strategist at iCapital, still thinks there's fuel left in the stock market, however, especially as the rally broadens beyond Big Tech. — Lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026