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.