Synonyms of widen

widen

verb

as in to broaden

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.

Related Words

• broaden
• expand
• intensify
• extend
• strengthen
• enhance
• consolidate
• reinforce
• enlarge
• lengthen
• augment
• elongate
• deepen
• add (to)
• stretch
• enforce
• amplify
• heighten
• sharpen
• swell
• redouble
• maximize
• emphasize
• step up
• accentuate
• point (up)
• magnify
• supplement
• build up
• boost
• beef (up)
• stress
• amp (up)
• restrengthen

Dissimilar Words

• narrow (down)
• reduce
• constrict
• decrease
• diminish
• tone (down)
• weaken
• lessen
• subdue
• let up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of widen

Trading ranges are widening, and reversals are becoming more aggressive. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

With The Row as Gyllenhaal’s first official photo call garb, European exposure for the brand may widen. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

In the Bay Area, tech companies bent on winning the race to develop artificial intelligence into a profitable business have juiced compensation to recruit talented executives and software engineers, widening the pool of high-income earners. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Much of the film relies on the way her eyes light up at a new research breakthrough, or widen in shock at an unexpected discovery. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2026