widen meaning and definition

WIDEN verb

Definition of widen (verb)

1. become broader or wider or more extensive
   • "The road widened"
   • antonym: contract
2. make (clothes) larger
   • "Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight"
   • synonyms: let out
   • antonym: take in
3. make wider
   • "widen the road"
4. 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"
   • synonyms: broaden, extend