broaden
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make broad.
broadens
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present tense formof broaden (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The discovery broadens the known variety of magnetic minerals found in lunar samples.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
“The combination broadens the resource base, reduces reliance on the higher-decline Norwegian portfolio and creates a 2nd infrastructure-led development engine in Denmark.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Customer demand is accelerating as enterprise adoption broadens and we continue to deepen our technology platform.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
It also broadens its focus on inclusion and community, with a diverse range of events and ramped-up educational offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
It was about nine in the morning when Mammachi and Baby Kochamma got news of a white child’s body found floating downriver where the Meenachal broadens as it approaches the backwaters.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
