broaden (v.)

  1. make broader; broaden the road'

  2. extend in scope or range or area; The law was extended to all citizens; widen the range of applications; broaden your horizon; Extend your backyard

    [ Syn: widen , extend ]

  3. vary in order to spread risk or to expand; The company diversified

    [ Syn: diversify , diversify , branch out , branch out ]

  4. become broader; The road broadened'

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