1. broaden
verb. ['ˈbrɔdən'] make broader.
Synonyms
- widen
Antonyms
- relax
- unstrain
Etymology
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- broad (English)
- brood (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Broaden
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- laudon
- bawden
- auden
How do you pronounce broaden?
Pronounce broaden as ˈbrɔdən.
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Example sentences of the word broaden
1. Verb, base form
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Quotes containing the word broaden
1. Expand the definition of 'reading' to include non-fiction, humor, graphic novels, magazines, action adventure, and, yes, even websites. It's the pleasure of reading that counts; the focus will naturally broaden. A boy won't read shark books forever.
- Jon Scieszka
2. Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can.
- William Feather
3. View life through a wide angle lens attitude and see your horizons broaden.
- Stephen Richards
2. broaden
verb. ['ˈbrɔdən'] extend in scope or range or area.
Synonyms
- territorialise
- globalize
- territorialize
- stretch
- widen
- extend
- increase
- expand
Antonyms
- shrink
- arise
- stand still
- inelastic
Etymology
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- broad (English)
- brood (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. broaden
verb. ['ˈbrɔdən'] become broader.
Antonyms
- disorganise
Etymology
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- broad (English)
- brood (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. broaden
verb. ['ˈbrɔdən'] vary in order to spread risk or to expand.
Synonyms
- vary
- alter
- change
- branch out
Antonyms
- specialise
- shorten
- push
- inelasticity
Etymology
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- broad (English)
- brood (Middle English (1100-1500))