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broaden

verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about broaden at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Make broader.
    broaden the road
  2. Extend in scope or range or area.
    The law was extended to all citizens
  3. Vary in order to spread risk or to expand.
    The company diversified

Origin

From broad + -en (verbal suffix).

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