broadening (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdən/

Definition

To become wider, or to make something wider; to increase the range or scope of something.

Examples

• The company decided to broaden its product line to attract more customers.

• His experiences in college helped to broaden his perspective on life.

• The river widens considerably as it approaches the sea, broadening into a delta.

How to Use broadening

broaden out (phrasal verb)

To become wider or more extensive. — "The road begins to broaden out as it leaves the town."

broaden into (prepositional phrase)

To develop or expand into a larger or more complex form. — "The small stream broadened into a wide river."

Synonyms of broadening

Words with a similar meaning to broadening:

• widen
• expand
• extend
• deepen

Antonyms of broadening

Words with the opposite meaning to broadening:

• narrow
• limit

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