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widen
verb
Become broader or wider or more extensive
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ˈwaɪdən
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verb
Become broader or wider or more extensive
“The road widened”
verb
Make (clothes) larger
“Let out that dress — I gained a lot of weight”
verb
Make wider
“Widen the road”
verb
Extend in scope or range or area
“The law was extended to all citizens”
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The road widened
Let out that dress — I gained a lot of weight
Widen the road
The law was extended to all citizens
Widen the range of applications
Broaden your horizon
Extend your backyard
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