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widened

UK
/ˈwaɪdəned/
US
/ˈwaɪdəned/
widened out
widened out

Translations

widenedadjective
more widened
Comp.
most widened
Super.
UK
/ˈwaɪdnd/
US
/ˈwaɪdnd/
The widened road allowed for smoother traffic flow.
La route élargie a permis une circulation plus fluide.
Additional translations
étenduSurtout au sens figuré, pour une portée ou un champ d'application plus large.
Synonyms
broadened
expanded
stretched
enlarged
spread
widenverb

widened

Past Simple

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
expand
extend
amplify
stretch
increase
enlarge
broaden
Antonyms
narrow

Definitions

widenedadjective
Having been made wider or more extensive in scope.
The widened road allowed for smoother traffic flow.
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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