Synonyms of broaden

broaden

verb

as in to widen

to increase the width, breadth, or scope of

They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane.

You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• widen
• expand
• enhance
• extend
• strengthen
• augment
• lengthen
• enlarge
• consolidate
• deepen
• elongate
• reinforce
• add (to)
• intensify
• amplify
• heighten
• sharpen
• stretch
• emphasize
• maximize
• swell
• redouble
• accentuate
• step up
• boost
• enforce
• supplement
• point (up)
• build up
• magnify
• beef (up)
• reenforce
• stress
• amp (up)
• restrengthen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• narrow (down)
• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• weaken
• tone (down)
• constrict
• lessen
• subdue
• let up (on)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of broaden

In addition to giving you more country locations, the switch to IPVanish from previous partner Hotspot Shield broadens your choices for VPN protocol. —PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025

These measures are a somewhat obscure but important piece of the pushback against corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts — programs meant to broaden a company's hiring pool of candidates and make employees from different backgrounds feel more welcome. —Emily Peck, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025

Here are nine fascinating ways for armchair travelers to broaden their outlook of the world (and beyond). —Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2025

The tie-up would broaden Constellation’s portfolio as companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are scrambling to secure energy for data centers used to run artificial intelligence and other services. —Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025