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

Hoyo’s Kitchen A standout inside North Market, Hoyo’s serves deeply flavorful Somali food that broadens many diners’ understanding of African cuisine. — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Apollo records return The release also broadens NASA‘s contribution to the public archive. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Draft a pitch, share a perspective, or explain an idea that broadens the conversation. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

For Fiat, however, the Topolino broadens its American portfolio while reinforcing the brand's longstanding reputation for building charming, space-efficient city cars. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 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, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Sewell said the acquisition broadens Solstice’s exposure across the AI infrastructure supply chain, adding capabilities in semiconductor fabrication, advanced chip packaging, and thermal management. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 6 July 2026

The new law also broadens the types of products dispensaries can sell, including gummies, edibles, and vaporized flower. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026

These pieces can skew coastal, preppy, or even Hollywood Regency depending on how they’re styled, which broadens their appeal and, therefore, can shorten their shelf life in resale environments. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026