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widen / expand
verbgeneral usevery common/ɐ.lɐɾˈɡaɾ/a·lar·gar
Definition
1To 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.)