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

Meanwhile, Beijing widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 6 July 2026

The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

For pedicures the gap widens further, since salon pedicures often carry a premium over manicures. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Jackson’s presence widens the method beyond Williams. — Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

The waiver wire is unforgiving, and the gap between the active and stagnant only widens. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 26 June 2026

In the 1830s the British colonized this area where the mouth of the Yarra River widens into what would be named Port Phillip Bay. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

That is a loss, on paper, in the optimistic scenario, and if the number of visitors falls short, the gap only widens. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026

The shoes follow a bold silhouette featuring a sky-high stiletto heel and minimalist upper with an hourglass toe strap that widens toward the side of the foot, creating a peep-toe-like design. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026