Synonyms of widens

widens

verb

present tense third-person singular of widen

as in broadens

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

• broadens
• expands
• intensifies
• extends
• reinforces
• strengthens
• enlarges
• enhances
• consolidates
• lengthens
• elongates
• augments
• deepens
• adds (to)
• heightens
• stretches
• amplifies
• enforces
• sharpens
• swells
• accentuates
• emphasizes
• maximizes
• magnifies
• points (up)
• steps up
• redoubles
• stresses
• boosts
• builds up
• amps (up)
• supplements
• beefs (up)
• restrengthens

Dissimilar Words

• narrows (down)
• decreases
• reduces
• constricts
• diminishes
• weakens
• lessens
• tones (down)
• subdues
• lets up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of widens

This not only improves blow flow in one particular region but also relaxes and widens blood vessels throughout the body, Kloner says. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the financial burden of caregiving widens wealth disparities. — Samir Shah, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Her expression tips from worry into wonder, and the wonder becomes a smile, and the smile widens. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Even so, stablecoin's benefits are starting to emerge, as usage widens. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Concurrently, optimizing power usage effectiveness (PUE) widens margins. — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Spicy food ingredients, especially capsaicin—which widens blood vessels and reduces salty food cravings—may be involved if the blood pressure effects of a spicy food diet are scientifically proven. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026

These places appear right along the main path; the gravel widens out into large circles to make room for seating spaces. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

On international flights, that window widens to more than 15 hours after arrival for flights 12 hours or shorter, or 30 hours for flights over 12 hours long. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 July 2026