widen
🇺🇸
/ˈwaɪdn/
🇬🇧
/ˈwaɪdn/
verb
C1
to make or become broader in size
The city plans to widen the bridge to allow more cars to pass safely.
C1
to make or become larger in scope or range
The new policy will widen access to education for all children.
translation
to make or become broader in size; to make or become larger in scope or range
Word Forms
3rd Present
widens
Past
widened
Perfect
widened
Progressive
widening