broaden

[brawd-n]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to become or make broad.

   Synonyms: sophisticate, educate, inform, enlighten, widen, enlarge, expand, extend

broaden

/ ˈbrɔːdən /

verb

1. to make or become broad or broader; widen

Other Word Forms

• overbroaden verb
• rebroaden verb
• unbroadened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of broaden¹

First recorded in 1720–30; broad + -en ¹

Example Sentences

Aside from broadening exports, the plan endorses an overall increase in Alberta oil and gas production.

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Aside from broadening exports, the plan endorses an overall increase in Alberta oil and gas production.

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The majority of equity analysts and investors reckon the stock market will continue to rise in 2026, propelled by more interest rate cuts, a stoic economy and optimism over a broadening AI trade.

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This advancement broadens the possibilities for sustainable photochemical systems.

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Marineland, like other similar parks, suffered falling revenues over broadening global resistance to attractions where captive mammals are trained to perform.

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Related Words

• augment 
• develop 
• enlarge 
• expand 
• increase 
• open up 
• widen