widen

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in Umfang, Größe oder Reichweite zu vergrößern oder auszudehnen; auch im Sinne von weiter werden oder sich ausbreiten.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something broader or more extensive in scope, size, or range.

1. Make or become widerB1formal

   To increase in width or extent; to make something broader.

   Erweitern

   • They plan to widen the road to reduce traffic congestion.
   • The river widens as it approaches the sea.
   • The doctor said the medication will widen her blood vessels.

   Synonymebroadendilateenlargeexpandextendstretchswell

   Antonymeconstrictnarrowrestricttighten

2. Expand or increaseB2formal

   To increase the range, scope, or variety of something.

   Erweitern

   • Traveling can widen your horizons and understanding of different cultures.
   • The company aims to widen its product line next year.
   • Reading widely helps to widen your vocabulary.

   Synonymeamplifyaugmentbroadenenlargeexpandextendincreaseswell

   Antonymeconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict