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单词 broadened
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broaden

verb

broad·​en ˈbrȯ-dᵊn How to pronounce broaden (audio)
broadened; broadening ˈbrȯd-niŋ How to pronounce broaden (audio)
ˈbrȯ-dᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

: to make broader

intransitive verb

: to become broad

Example Sentences

They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures. The police have broadened the scope of the investigation. Her smile broadened when I told her the good news. The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff. His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.
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Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

broaden

verb

broad·​en ˈbrȯ-dᵊn How to pronounce broaden (audio)
broadened; broadening
: to make or become wide or wider

broadened

verb

past tense of broaden
as in widened
to increase the width, breadth, or scope of They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane. You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • widened
  • expanded
  • enhanced
  • extended
  • enlarged
  • strengthened
  • augmented
  • lengthened
  • consolidated
  • elongated
  • intensified
  • deepened
  • reinforced
  • stretched
  • amplified
  • swelled
  • heightened
  • sharpened
  • emphasized
  • redoubled
  • accentuated
  • supplemented
  • boosted
  • stepped up
  • magnified
  • enforced
  • maximized
  • built up
  • stressed
  • added (to)
  • reenforced
  • restrengthened
  • beefed (up)
  • amped (up)
  • pointed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • narrowed (down)
  • decreased
  • constricted
  • reduced
  • diminished
  • weakened
  • lessened
  • subdued
  • toned (down)
  • let up (on)
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