broaden
verb (used with or without object)
to become or make broad.
have broadened
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present perfectof broaden.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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"We have broadened the potential application of these materials," Singh said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Since then, the companies have broadened their collaboration, including initiatives aimed at making Meta's open-source AI models more accessible to Indian businesses and developers.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
And a number of cultural and political shifts have broadened Fuentes’ appeal to Americans of all races.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2026
Over time, its discussions have broadened to also cover climate change, sustainable development, global health and conflicts.
From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025
Somehow her association with the woman Stapleton seemed to have broadened her views of life, though in all other respects she was absolutely unchanged.
From The Four Faces A Mystery by William Le Queux
