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

If market leadership broadens out, Turnquist believes the number of negative-beta stocks could decline. — Deena Zaidi,nick Wells, CNBC, 28 Sep. 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

The move broadens the existing California-Quebec carbon market, linked in 2014. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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

This year, the ongoing women filmmakers strand broadens its focus from a single director to seven, including Abreu, Elaine May and Paula Delsol. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Their participation broadens the range of organizations represented within the validator set. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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