Synonyms of broaden

broaden

verb

as in to widen

to increase the width, breadth, or scope of

They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane.

You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• widen
• expand
• enhance
• extend
• strengthen
• augment
• lengthen
• enlarge
• consolidate
• deepen
• elongate
• reinforce
• add (to)
• intensify
• amplify
• heighten
• sharpen
• stretch
• emphasize
• maximize
• swell
• redouble
• accentuate
• step up
• boost
• enforce
• supplement
• point (up)
• build up
• magnify
• beef (up)
• reenforce
• stress
• amp (up)
• restrengthen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• narrow (down)
• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• weaken
• tone (down)
• constrict
• lessen
• subdue
• let up (on)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of broaden

The moves come as Beijing readies for the return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House and after the Biden administration broadened its restrictions on Chinese firms amid an escalating back-and-forth. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025

This discovery not only broadens our understanding of where Neanderthals lived but also deepens the mystery of their cultural and behavioral complexity. —Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025

While gender, race, and ethnicity remain important, the focus in 2025 will broaden to celebrate the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences individuals bring to the workplace. —William Arruda, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

As the demographic of investors broadens, with younger people seeking alternative investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds, turnkey properties offer an accessible, manageable way to enter the market. —William Mullane, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025