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

As container shipping braves out the Red Sea journey, the widening conflict is delivering more of an impact on the oil market. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Expect this to widen from a scrolling curiosity into a real part of how people plan and remember trips. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

The summit also comes as New Delhi attempts to navigate widening divisions between Tehran and Abu Dhabi after the UAE cut off commercial and financial dealings with Iran. — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Its capture would risk a grave escalation in the widening regional conflict. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 11 Sep. 2026