broaden

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по расширению чего-либо в ширину или по объёму, или расширению охвата или диапазона.

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

1. Widen physicallyB1formal

   To become wider or to make something wider.

   Расширять

   • The river broadens as it approaches the sea.
   • They plan to broaden the road to reduce traffic.
   • The path broadens after the first mile.

   Synonymsdilateenlargeexpandextendwiden

   Antonymsconstrictcontractnarrowsqueezetighten

2. Expand or increaseB1formal

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

   Расширять

   • Traveling helps broaden your horizons.
   • The company wants to broaden its product line.
   • Reading widely can broaden your knowledge.

   Synonymsamplifyaugmentdevelopdiversifyenhanceenlargeexpandextendincreasewiden

   Antonymsconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict