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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The city’s latest budget briefing pointed to a broadening recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

Given lower interest rates and a decline in the dollar, the rally has broadened, and more stocks are now doing better.

From Barron's

“You have seen some broadening” of performance within the S&P 500 this year, Kalivas said.

From MarketWatch

She added the bourse operator would "carefully consider" market calls to broaden the scope of confidential IPO filings.

From Barron's

In 2025, fund managers successfully diversified beyond the Magnificent Seven, finding opportunities as market leadership broadened.

From Barron's