widen

/ˈwaɪdən/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become wider

“The new highway will widen the road to four lanes.”

2. verb

to make something seem or appear more extensive or impressive

“The new marketing campaign widened the company’s reach to a global audience.”

3. verb

to extend or spread something out to a greater extent

“The company will widen its operations to new regions.”

4. noun

the act of making something wider

“The widening of the highway was a major infrastructure project.”

5. noun

a state of being wider or more extensive

“The widening of the company’s customer base led to increased sales.”

Synonyms

  • enlarge
  • expand
  • extend

Antonyms

  • constrict
  • narrow