Broaden meaning

What does “broaden” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“broaden” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: make broader.

broaden

verb

  1. make broader

    “broaden the road”

  2. extend in scope or range or area

    “The law was extended to all citizens”

    “widen the range of applications”

    Synonymswidenextend
  3. vary in order to spread risk or to expand

    “The company diversified”

  4. become broader

    “The road broadened”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University