widen
(verb)
verb
1. become broader or wider or more extensive
- The road widened
Definition categories: change, increase
2. make (clothes) larger
Definition categories: change, alter, vary
3. make wider
- widen the road
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
4. extend in scope or range or area
- widen the range of applications
Similar word(s): broaden, extend
Definition categories: change, increase
Sentences with widen as a verb:
- His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.
- She widened his trousers for him.
- The police widened their enquiries.