Overview of noun broadening

The noun broadening has 3 senses

• widening, broadening -- (the act of making something wider)


• broadening -- (the action of making broader; "the broadening of travel")


• widening, broadening -- (an increase in width)

Overview of verb broaden

The verb broaden has 4 senses

• broaden -- (make broader; "broaden the road")


• 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")


• diversify, branch out, broaden -- (vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified")


• broaden -- (become broader; "The road broadened")