widen

//ˈwaɪdən//
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Verb

widenInfinitive
widenPresent tense
widenedPast tense
widenedPast participle
wideningPresent participle
widensThird-person singular
1

to become wider or to make something wider

They widened the road to reduce traffic congestion.

2

to increase in scope, range, or extent

The company plans to widen its product range next year.

Antonym