broadening Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of making something wider
    widening.
  2. noun the action of making broader
    • the broadening of travel
  3. noun an increase in width
    widening.
  4. verb make broader
    broaden.
    • broaden the road
  5. verb extend in scope or range or area
    broaden; widen; extend.
    • The law was extended to all citizens
    • widen the range of applications
    • broaden your horizon
    • Extend your backyard
  6. verb vary in order to spread risk or to expand
    diversify; broaden; branch out.
    • The company diversified
  7. verb become broader
    broaden.
    • The road broadened

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