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

China’s trade with Africa last year was four times larger than Washington’s with the continent, and that gap looks set to widen after Beijing extended its zero-tariff policy across Africa. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, drone debris and airspace violations in Moldova and Romania highlight widening risks for Europe. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Never before in recent memory had the scope of the Islamic alms-tax been widened to include political funding. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

And with no answers, the aerial search zone was widened to 706 square kilometers (273 square miles). — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026