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widen

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of widen

to increase the width, breadth, or scope of

Immediate action to widen the highway is needed to ease the near constant congestion.

The authorities planned to widen their investigation into Ponzi scheme.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of widen

broaden, enlarge, expand

elongate, extend, lengthen, stretch

add (to), amplify, augment, build up, swell

accentuate, amp (up), beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen

emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress

enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), restrengthen, supplement

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of widen

narrow (down), constrict

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), reduce, subdue, tone (down), weaken

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