widen

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais largo, amplo ou extenso em escala, tamanho ou alcance; também pode significar tornar-se mais amplo.

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.

   Alargar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbroadendilateenlargeexpandextendstretchswell

   Antônimosconstrictnarrowrestricttighten

2. Expand or increaseB2formal

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

   Ampliar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosamplifyaugmentbroadenenlargeexpandextendincreaseswell

   Antônimosconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict