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Meaning of the word broaden in English

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broaden

US /ˈbrɑː.dən/

UK /ˈbrɔː.dən/

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Verb

make or become wider or more general

Example:

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The river broadens as it approaches the sea.

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Reading helps to broaden your mind.

Synonym:

widen expand enlarge extend stretch

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broaden someone's horizons travel broadens the mind