Widen definition

Widen

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WordNet

(1) Become broader or wider or more extensive

"The road widened"

(2) Make wider

"Widen the road"

(3) Make (clothes) larger

"Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight"

(4) Extend in scope or range or area

"The law was extended to all citizens"

"Widen the range of applications"

"Broaden your horizon"

"Extend your backyard"

WiktionaryText

To become wide or wider.

His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.
To make wide or wider.
To let out clothes to a larger size.

She widened his trousers for him.
To broaden or extend in scope or range.

The police widened their enquiries.