Widen meaning

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

“widen” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: become broader or wider or more extensive.

widen

become broader or wider or more extensive
“The road widened”
Oppositesnarrow
make (clothes) larger
“Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight”
Synonymslet out
make wider
“widen the road”
extend in scope or range or area
“The law was extended to all citizens”
“widen the range of applications”
Synonymsbroaden extend

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University