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6 definitions • 10 examples
1
to
become
wider
, or to cause something to
become
wider
:
Examples:
The
track
broadens and
becomes
a
road
at this point.
They are
broadening
the
bridge
to
speed
up the
flow
of
traffic
.
2
to
increase
the
range
of something:
Examples:
broaden someone's/something's
appeal
They've
introduced
all
sorts
of new
elements
to that
programme
in
order
to broaden
its
appeal
.
This
seems
to be an
attempt
to broaden his
political
appeal
.
broaden someone's
horizons
I
hoped
that going to
college
might broaden my
horizons
(=
increase
the
range
of my
knowledge
and
experience
).
3
to make someone understand more and know more about different
subjects
,
ideas
,
places
, etc.:
Examples:
They say that
travel
broadens the mind.
4
to
become
wider
, or to cause something to be
wider
:
Examples:
[ T ] They are
broadening
the
road
to
speed
up the
flow
of
traffic
.
5
to
increase
the
range
of something:
Examples:
Going to
college
will broaden your
interests
.
6
to
increase
the
range
of something:
Examples:
New
rules
should help
credit
unions
expand
their
activities
and broaden
access
to
cheaper
borrowing
.
We
plan
to broaden our
range
of
products
and
services
.
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