English Explanatory Dictionary

broaden

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make broad or broader.
  2. To become broad or broader.
name
  1. A surname from Old English.

Pronunciation

[ˈbɹɔː.dn̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-broaden.wav [ˈbɹɑ.dn̩] [ˈbɹɔ.dn̩] [ˈbɹoː.dn̩]

Word forms

broaden broadens broadening broadened

Etymology

From broad + -en (verbal suffix).

Synonyms

widen extend

Derived words

broadener broaden someone's horizons overbroaden unbroadened
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