What is the meaning of widen?

verb

  • Become broader or wider or more extensive.
    • usage: "The road widened"
  • Make (clothes) larger.
    • usage: "Let out that dress-I gained a lot of weight"
  • Make wider.
    • usage: "widen the road"
  • Extend in scope or range or area.
    • usage: "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"
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