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widen

[ wahyd-n ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.


widen

/ ˈɲɪə /

verb

  1. to make or become wide or wider
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɾԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ɾIJ· noun
  • ·ɾIJ verb
  • ܲ·ɾIJԱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of widen1

First recorded in 1600–10; wide + -en 1
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Without widening their potential base, these Democrats argue, they stand little chance of regaining power.

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But by selectively studying only a subset of bird species, and neglecting others, we widen the knowledge gap between them.

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Lower eyelid surgery, inspired by the glassy gaze of anime heroines, widens the eyes for an innocent, childlike look.

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And experts are concerned that a gap is widening between those who are eligible for the funded hours, and those who are missing out on the childcare revolution.

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Dodger Stadium is built into the side of a hill, which cramps space for existing concession stands and kitchens and complicates any plans to widen the concourses.

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