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 course also broadens business-school case studies, centering a Black female entrepreneur, as students prepare for careers in entertainment, marketing and brand management. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Again, some are pretty obvious—wide-angle broadens the lens's view, Vignette darkens the edges, and Soft Focus captures glowing, ethereal pictures. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

The acquisition broadens Kimberly-Clark's reach into the health and wellness category, at a time when consumers are placing a greater emphasis on healthy lifestyles. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Hanwha Power said the approval strengthens its capabilities in fully electric vessel design and broadens its marine propulsion portfolio. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Gold, meanwhile, has gained traction as John Hardy broadens its assortment across price points. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

The agreement broadens co-production to film, TV and video works regardless of length or genre and allows producers from third countries to participate. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Bank of America broadens hiring initiatives The apprenticeship initiative builds on Bank of America’s broader hiring and workforce commitments, according to the company. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

This is how the silicon race broadens beyond the hyperscalers. — Iri Trashanski, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026