Synonyms of broadened

broadened

verb

past tense of broaden

as in widened

to increase the width, breadth, or scope of

They decided to broaden the road by adding an additional lane.

You'll find if you broaden your horizons that there are many right paths to choose.

Related Words

• widened
• expanded
• enhanced
• extended
• enlarged
• strengthened
• augmented
• lengthened
• elongated
• intensified
• consolidated
• reinforced
• deepened
• added (to)
• stretched
• amplified
• swelled
• heightened
• emphasized
• sharpened
• accentuated
• supplemented
• stepped up
• built up
• enforced
• boosted
• magnified
• maximized
• redoubled
• pointed (up)
• stressed
• beefed (up)
• restrengthened
• amped (up)

Dissimilar Words

• narrowed (down)
• constricted
• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• weakened
• lessened
• subdued
• toned (down)
• let up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broadened

Since opening its doors in 2006, Banesco has steadily expanded its geographic reach, enhanced its capabilities, and broadened its client base. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

While previous Galaxy SmartTags only worked with Samsung phones, the new generation has been broadened to support iOS too. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2026

The addition broadened a weekend usually associated with music, dance and food into a place where attendees could also seek screenings and health information. — J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Programs once reserved for the truly poor and disabled have steadily broadened their qualification criteria. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026

But generative AI has vastly broadened the range of tasks that humans can successfully outsource. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Russian drones targeted roadside gas stations in Kyiv for a second straight day Friday, as Moscow broadened its air war in what Ukrainian officials say is an effort to rattle civilians. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Since then, Jia has broadened Musely’s scope to include resources and treatments for proactive health and longevity. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Over time, the company broadened its inventory from hand tools and light equipment to larger machinery through long-standing relationships with Bobcat Enterprises and Vermeer Heartland. — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2026