broaden

American

[brawd-n] / ˈbrɔd n /

verb (used with or without object)

to become or make broad.

Synonyms:

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

broaden British

/ ˈbrɔːdən /

verb

to make or become broad or broader; widen

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Other Word Forms

overbroaden verb
rebroaden verb
unbroadened adjective

Etymology

Origin of broaden

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

Example Sentences

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Analysts note that defensive sectors and value ETFs, including small-caps, have performed well, suggesting a broadening market beyond large-cap growth.

From Barron's

Recently, Vanguard has moved to broaden its offerings beyond index funds, focusing more on low-cost stock- and bond-picking investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now is the time for her and others like her to broaden their lenses and accept our new reality.

From Salon

The slump has continued even though stocks are still near records, with the gains broadening throughout the market and investors betting the economy will keep growing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although the current focus is on Alaska, Bailey hopes to broaden his research in the future.

From Science Daily

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