CEFR B2

widen

verb

Meaning

To become or make something broader or larger in distance or scope.

Examples

The company plans to widen its product range next year.
The river widens considerably before it reaches the sea.

Synonyms: broaden, expand, enlarge, stretch

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widen (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪ.dən/

Definition

To become or make something broader or larger in distance or scope.

Examples

The company plans to widen its product range next year.
The river widens considerably before it reaches the sea.
They had to widen the road to accommodate more traffic.

How to Use widen

widen to (prepositional phrase): To increase in width to a specific measurement or point. — "The canal was widened to allow larger ships to pass through."
widen into (prepositional phrase): To become broader or larger, developing into something else. — "The narrow path widened into a large clearing."

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