verb
broaden
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verb
1
To make or become wider, more extensive, or more inclusive.
"Traveling really broadened her outlook on life."
"The company plans to broaden its product range next year."
How to Use Broaden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make something wider or more far-reaching, often used for knowledge, experience, or scope.
Common pairings
broaden your horizons
broaden your perspective
broaden the scope
Word Forms
broadened past tense, Broadens plural, broadens singular
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Etymology
From broad + the verb-forming suffix -en, following the same pattern as words like "widen" and "deepen."