Verb
1
become broader or wider or more extensive
"The road widened"
2
make (clothes) larger
"Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight"
3
make wider
"widen the road"
4
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"
5
To become wide or wider.
"The path widened after we turned onto the forest trail, allowing two cars to pass each other easily."
Proper Noun
1
A surname, from Swedish​.
"The Widens are hosting a barbecue at their farm on Sunday afternoon."
Example Sentences
"The road widened"
verb
"Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight"
verb
"widen the road"
verb
"The law was extended to all citizens"
verb
"widen the range of applications"
verb
"broaden your horizon"
verb
"Extend your backyard"
verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)