broaden Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make broader
    • broaden the road
  2. verb extend in scope or range or area
    widen; extend.
    • The law was extended to all citizens
    • widen the range of applications
    • broaden your horizon
    • Extend your backyard
  3. verb vary in order to spread risk or to expand
    diversify; branch out.
    • The company diversified
  4. verb become broader
    • The road broadened

WordNet

Broad"en transitive verb
Etymology
From Broad, a.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Broadened ; present participle & verbal noun Broadening
Definitions
  1. To grow broad; to become broader or wider.
    The broadening sun appears. Wordsworth.
Broad"en transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To make broad or broader; to render more broad or comprehensive.

Webster 1913