Definitions for widen

Definitions for (verb) widen

Main entry: widen

Definition: become broader or wider or more extensive

Usage: The road widened


Main entry: widen

Definition: make wider

Usage: widen the road


Main entry: widen, let out

Definition: make (clothes) larger

Usage: Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight


Main entry: broaden, extend, widen

Definition: extend in scope or range or area

Usage: The law was extended to all citizens; widen the range of applications; broaden your horizon; Extend your backyard


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