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broaden

[brawd-n] / ˈbrɔd n /
VERB
extend, supplement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
augment develop enlarge expand increase open up widen
STRONG
fatten grow ream spread stretch swell
WEAK
breadthen
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress decrease diminish lessen lower narrow shrink
STRONG
concentrate
WEAK
restrict

Example Sentences

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“Private credit is looking to broaden its addressable market, which has historically been skewed towards the commercial side,” said Mike Taiano, vice president in the financial institutions group at Moody’s Ratings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Still, the comparison may spook some people, and Pies said that the rally needs to broaden out in order to continue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

"We now know that we need to broaden our view when looking for early sponges."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Craik added there would also be a day event for schools on Friday "to enrich the kids' preparation for A-levels, but also to broaden their knowledge and understanding more generally of humanities subjects".

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

His shoulders seemed broader, and I wondered if it was possible for a teenagers shoulders to broaden in a week.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie