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

The uppers dipped low at the sides, while the pump’s heel curved inward before widening slightly at its base. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Corporate profits in the second quarter revealed a widening divide between Gulf economies six months into the Iran war. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The result, across exporters and importers alike, is a widening gap between ambitious announcements and everyday reality. — Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Did my eyes widen, revealing a craven journalist ready to pounce on an exclusive? — Jason Sheeler, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026