broadening Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of making something wider
   widening.
   
2. noun the action of making broader
   
   • the broadening of travel
3. noun an increase in width
   widening.
   
4. verb make broader
   broaden.
   
   • broaden the road
5. verb extend in scope or range or area
   broaden; widen; extend.
   
   • The law was extended to all citizens
   • widen the range of applications
   • broaden your horizon
   • Extend your backyard
6. verb vary in order to spread risk or to expand
   diversify; broaden; branch out.
   
   • The company diversified
7. verb become broader
   broaden.
   
   • The road broadened

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