Synonyms for broaden
ˈbrɔd nbroad·en

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1. broadenverb

   make broader

   "broaden the road"

   Synonyms:
   widen, branch out, extend, diversify

2. widen, broaden, extendverb

   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:
   go, unfold, exsert, hold out, branch out, strain, cover, diversify, draw out, let out, gallop, stretch, stretch out, put out, offer, extend, run, widen, expand, lead, poke out, carry, pass, protract, stretch forth, continue, reach out, prolong

3. diversify, branch out, broadenverb

   vary in order to spread risk or to expand

   "The company diversified"

   Synonyms:
   extend, widen, branch out, radiate, diversify

4. broadenverb

   become broader

   "The road broadened"

   Synonyms:
   widen, branch out, extend, diversify

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1. broadenverb

   Synonyms:
   widen, make broad

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1. List of paraphrases for "broaden":

   expand, widen, extend, expanding, enlarge, broadening, extending, expansion, widening, expanded, increase, enlargement, broadened, enhance

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How to use broaden in a sentence?

1. Colin Barnett:

   It's been talked about for a long time, but I think now I'm putting more of my time into broadening and diversifying the economy, we'll still be dependent on resources for the next 50 years but we'll broaden it out.

2. Alan Williams:

   We’re in the age of our athletes taking care of their bodies, eating better, going, playing longer, you’re a sports guy. I know we’re on defense, but Tom Brady just retired. So, when you go ‘middle-aged,’ I think you need to broaden that term. I’m not sure what middle-aged is. ... As far as I know, those guys are still productive.

3. Pete Buttigieg:

   It was especially important early on, when we were still trying to get known, i think it helped us get that first look. And then, thankfully, when people take that first look, they like what they see and then we were able to broaden our base.

4. Richard Budgett:

   International Olympic Committee’s important we broaden the evidence base. There is some interesting research that needs to come to conclusion, and that will give us much more information about performance which is the issue which is really key to determining eligibility.

5. Vice President Mercedes Araoz:

   Signing this memorandum of understanding is the start of a cooperation model that China has proposed to the world which...will allow us to broaden our ties, we've established very strong bilateral relations with China as we have with the United States.