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widen

UK
/ˈwaɪdən/
US
/ˈwaɪdən/
widen out

Translations

widenverb
widened
Past Simple
widened
Past Participle
widening
Gerund
UK
/ˈwaɪdən/
US
/ˈwaɪdən/
élargirSens physique : rendre plus large.
The city plans to widen the road to reduce traffic congestion.
La ville prévoit d’élargir la route pour réduire les embouteillages.
élargirSens figuré : étendre ou accroître le champ, la portée ou la gamme.
The company aims to widen its market by introducing new products.
L’entreprise vise à élargir son marché en lançant de nouveaux produits.
Synonyms
broaden
expand
enlarge
increase
stretch
amplify
extend
Antonyms
narrow

Definitions

widenverb
To make or become wider.
The city plans to widen the road to reduce traffic congestion.
To extend or broaden in scope or range.
The company aims to widen its market by introducing new products.
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