26984 words

widen

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
to become, or to make something greater in width:

Examples:

As it approaches the sea, the river begins to widen (out).
2
to (cause something to) become larger or to include a larger amount or number:

Examples:

His eyes/smile widened.
Why not widen the discussion to include the Muslim and Jewish points of view?
3
to become farther in distance from one side to the other:

Examples:

[ I ] After it passes through town, the road widens.
4
to allow or encourage influence by something else:

Examples:

[ T ] Let’s widen the discussion by listening to people with other points of view.

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