Definitions for broaden

Overview of verb broaden

The verb broaden has 4 senses? (first 4 from tagged texts)

1. (9) broaden

(make broader; "broaden the road")

2. (1) widen, broaden, extend

(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")

3. (1) diversify, branch out, broaden

(vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified")

4. (1) broaden

(become broader; "The road broadened")