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Meaning of the word widen in English

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widen

US /ˈwaɪ.dən/
UK /ˈwaɪ.dən/
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Verb

1.

make or become wider

Example:
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They plan to widen the road to ease traffic congestion.
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Her eyes widened in surprise.
Synonym:
broadenexpandenlargestretchspread
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