Definition of Widen in English :

Define Widen in English

Widen meaning in English

Meaning of Widen in English

Pronunciation of Widen in English

Widen pronunciation in English

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Widen

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Verb

1. widen

become broader or wider or more extensive

Example Sentences:
'The road widened'

2. let out, widen

make (clothes) larger

Example Sentences:
'Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight'

3. widen

make wider

Example Sentences:
'widen the road'

4. broaden, extend, widen

extend in scope or range or area

Example Sentences:
'The law was extended to all citizens'
'widen the range of applications'
'broaden your horizon'
'Extend your backyard'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Widen

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verb
to make or become wide or wider

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Widen

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verb transitive, verb intransitive
to make or become wide or wider

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Widen

see synonyms of widen
tr. & intr.v. wid·ened, wid·en·ing, wid·ens
To make or become wide or wider.

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