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

Gamble predicted the theatrical window could actually widen despite the rise of streaming. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Fuel widened the gap between headline and base revenue per hundredweight at the major carriers, with headline accounting for fuel and base excluding it. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Nitric oxide widens blood vessels, which could potentially lower blood pressure and increase blood flow in ways that could improve glucose regulation, Dibben says. — Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 2 Nov. 2026

These days, the playing field has widened considerably, with gentle chemical formulas and K-beauty options designed to pamper and protect the skin. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026