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broaden

verb broad·en \ˈbrȯ-d^ən\

: to make (something) wider or more general

: to become wider or more general

broad·enedbroad·en·ing \ˈbrȯd-niŋ, ˈbrȯ-d^ən-iŋ\

Full Definition of BROADEN

transitive verb

: to make broader

intransitive verb

: to become broad

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BROADEN Defined for Kids

verb broad·en \ˈbrȯ-d^ən\

broad·enedbroad·en·ing

: to make or become wide or wider

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