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broaden

[ brawd-n ]

/ ˈbrɔd n /

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verb (used with or without object)

to become or make broad.

Origin of broaden

First recorded in 1720–30; broad + -en¹

SYNONYMS FOR broaden

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

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OTHER WORDS FROM broaden

o·ver·broad·en, verb re·broad·en, verb un·broad·ened, adjective

Words nearby broaden

broadcast, broadcast journalism, broadcaster, broadcasting, broadcloth, broaden, broadfaced, broadhead, broadlands, broadleaf, broadline

Example sentences from the Web for broaden

You broaden your base, you broaden your message, it shows that you really want to get things done.

Return of the Northeastern Republican |David Freedlander |November 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
On the other hand, this prize does afford us a chance to broaden our horizons beyond the borders of whatever country we live in.

Who the Hell Is Patrick Modiano? |Malcolm Jones |October 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Johnson urged conservatives to tone down their rhetoric to try to broaden the base.

Conservative Senator Kicks Tea Party to the Curb |David Freedlander |May 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But while Paul may broaden his rhetoric, his outreach is cramped.

Who to Blame for Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy |Robert Shrum |April 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

You could, I suppose, broaden the definition of “runner-up” to include Romney.

The Most Annoying Myth in Politics |Jamelle Bouie |February 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Every new invention, every fresh culture acquisition, is helping to strengthen and broaden the psychical environment of man.

Religion & Sex |Chapman Cohen
Can't you think of anything that would interest you and broaden your life enough to make it pleasant?

Ben Blair |Will Lillibridge
In becoming thus intensified, motherhood may also broaden and become more extensive as well.

The Pivot of Civilization |Margaret Sanger
Life was going to broaden out for him considerably from now on, he was sure of it.

The Financier |Theodore Dreiser
Simon, at any rate, made the attempt—an effort to broaden out into a universal system applying to all men at all times.

Simon Magus |George Robert Stow Mead

British Dictionary definitions for broaden

broaden

/ (ˈbrɔːdən) /

verb

to make or become broad or broader; widen