Definition of broaden Broaden

/bɹɔˈdʌn/ - [brodun] - broad•en

We found 9 definitions of broaden from 4 different sources.

What does broaden mean?

Verb broadens, broadening, broadened
broaden - make broader; "broaden the road"
		broaden, widen, extend become broader; "The road broadened"
broaden - become broader; "The road broadened"
		increase make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted"
broaden - extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"
		widen, extend
		increase make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted"
		broaden become broader; "The road broadened"
		territorialise, territorialize extend by adding territory
		globalise, globalize make world-wide in scope or application; "Markets are being increasingly globalized"
		expand, extend become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"
		stretch extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head"
broaden - vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified"
		diversify, branch out
		narrow down, narrow, specialise, specialize make or become more narrow or restricted; "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed"
		vary, alter, change make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu"