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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

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:

broaden expand enlarge stretch spread

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