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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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