broaden

[ˈbrɔːdn]

broaden Definition

• 1. to become wider or to make something wider
• 2. to increase the range of knowledge, experience, or interest

Using broaden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broaden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Traveling abroad can broaden your horizons.

• Example

  Reading books can broaden your knowledge.

• Example

  The company plans to broaden its product line.

• Example

  The river broadens as it flows towards the sea.

broaden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for broaden

• expand
• widen
• extend
• enlarge
• diversify

Antonyms for broaden

• narrow
• restrict
• limit

Phrases with broaden

• broaden one's mind

  to increase one's knowledge or understanding of different things

  Example

  Traveling to different countries can broaden one's mind.

• broaden one's horizons

  to expand one's range of interests or activities

  Example

  Taking up a new hobby can help to broaden one's horizons.

• broaden one's experience

  to increase the variety of experiences that one has had

  Example

  Volunteering in different organizations can help to broaden one's experience.

Origins of broaden

from 'broad' + '-en', meaning 'to make broad'

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Summary: broaden in Brief

The verb 'broaden' [ˈbrɔːdn] means to widen or make something wider, as in 'The river broadens as it flows towards the sea.' It also means to increase the range of knowledge, experience, or interest, as in 'Traveling abroad can broaden your horizons.' The phrase 'broaden one's mind' refers to increasing one's knowledge or understanding of different things, while 'broaden one's horizons' means to expand one's range of interests or activities.