broaden
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make broad.
has broadened
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present perfectof broaden (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He said the company has broadened its customer base to include multiple hyperscalers — or large cloud companies that provide computing power.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Call it nepo-baby inflation: A collective obsession with unearthing privilege has broadened the meaning of the term, originally referring to children of A-listers who followed in their parents’ footsteps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
California has broadened the list of racial and ethnic categories people can select in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The movement has broadened into one of the most visible expressions of public dissent against Modi in recent years.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
This inclusive nature has broadened the scope, and contributes towards a greater pedagogical understanding.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
