What are some opposite words for broaden?
Antonyms for broaden
ˈbrɔd nbroad·en
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term broaden.
Princeton's WordNet
broadenverb
make broader
"broaden the road"
Synonyms:
widen, branch out, extend, diversifywiden, 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, prolongdiversify, branch out, broadenverb
vary in order to spread risk or to expand
"The company diversified"
Synonyms:
extend, widen, branch out, radiate, diversifybroadenverb
become broader
"The road broadened"
Synonyms:
widen, branch out, extend, diversify
How to use broaden in a sentence?
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.
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.
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.
Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.
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.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
---|---|---|
#20313 | broaden |
Translation
Find a translation for this antonym in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Citation
Use the citation below to add these synonyms to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"broaden." Synonyms.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.synonyms.com/antonyms/broaden>.
Discuss these broaden antonyms with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In