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Antonyms for broaden
ˈbrɔd nbroad·en

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  1. broadenverb

    make broader

    "broaden the road"

    Synonyms:
    widen, branch out, extend, diversify

  2. widen, broaden, extendverb

    extend in scope or range or area

    "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"

    Synonyms:
    go, unfold, exsert, hold out, branch out, strain, cover, diversify, draw out, let out, gallop, stretch, stretch out, put out, offer, extend, run, widen, expand, lead, poke out, carry, pass, protract, stretch forth, continue, reach out, prolong

  3. diversify, branch out, broadenverb

    vary in order to spread risk or to expand

    "The company diversified"

    Synonyms:
    extend, widen, branch out, radiate, diversify

  4. broadenverb

    become broader

    "The road broadened"

    Synonyms:
    widen, branch out, extend, diversify

How to use broaden in a sentence?

  1. Robert Ridland:

    I’m actually in favor of it, it’s an excellent move, the IOC wanted it, and I think it’s going to make it much more understandable for the first-time viewer. You have to take the opportunity to broaden your appeal.

  2. Hillary Clinton:

    It is time to begin a new phase and intensify and broaden our efforts to smash the would-be caliphate and deny ISIS control of territory in Iraq and Syria. That starts with a more effective coalition air campaign, with more allied planes, more strikes, and a broader target set.

  3. Alan Williams:

    We’re in the age of our athletes taking care of their bodies, eating better, going, playing longer, you’re a sports guy. I know we’re on defense, but Tom Brady just retired. So, when you go ‘middle-aged,’ I think you need to broaden that term. I’m not sure what middle-aged is. ... As far as I know, those guys are still productive.

  4. Marcus Aelius Aurelius:

    Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.

  5. David Shulkin:

    For too long we have let veterans wait while we study issues with research studies that take years to complete, today [ the ] VA signaled its willingness to start helping veterans who have been waiting, even while additional data may be pending.This is an important change in policy. However, there are many other veterans who were exposed to environmental toxins that are in need of help and are suffering and we need to broaden these policy changes so that veterans no longer have to wait while research is being conducted.

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