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dictionary.pt

widen / expand

verbgeneral usevery common/ɐ.lɐɾˈɡaɾ/a·lar·gar

Definition

1

To make wider or more extensive; to increase the width, duration, or scope.

Usage examples

They are going to widen the national road to four lanes.
The teacher decided to extend the assignment deadline.

Common combinations

widen the roadextend the deadlinebroaden horizons

Idiomatic expressions

  • To broaden one's horizons. (To expand one's experiences.)