broaden

1. Make broader (synset 200318370)
   "broaden the road"
   causes: broaden - become broader
   is a type of: broaden, extend, widen - extend in scope or range or area
2. Extend in scope or range or area (synset 200541315)
   "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"
   is a type of: increase - make bigger or more
   subtypes:

   • broaden - make broader
   • territorialise, territorialize - extend by adding territory
   • globalise, globalize - make world-wide in scope or application
   • stretch - extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly
   same as: extend, widen
   verb group: expand, extend - expand the influence of
3. Vary in order to spread risk or to expand (synset 200437357)
   "The company diversified"
   is a type of: alter, change, vary - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
   same as: branch out, diversify
4. Become broader (synset 200318269)
   "The road broadened"
   is a type of: increase - become bigger or greater in amount

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