English to English verb
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become broader or wider or more extensive |  | Example: The road widened
source: wordnet30
2 |
make (clothes) larger |  | Example: Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight
source: wordnet30
3 |
make wider |  | Example: widen the road
source: wordnet30
4 |
extend in scope or range or area |  | Example: The law was extended to all citizens widen the range of applications broaden your horizon Extend your backyard
source: wordnet30
5 |
To make wide or wider; to extend in breadth; to increase the width of; as, to widen a field; to widen a breach; to widen a stocking. |  | source: webster1913
6 |
To grow wide or wider; to enlarge; to spread; to extend. |  | source: webster1913
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