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to widen
01
to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope
Intransitive
Examples
The river widens as it flows towards the sea.
02
to make something broader or larger in extent or scope
Transitive: to widen a surface or passage
Examples
The city council decided to widen the road to accommodate increasing traffic flow.
03
to adjust or alter clothes to a larger size to accommodate changes in body size or shape
Transitive: to widen clothes
Examples
The tailor widened the waistband of the trousers to provide a more comfortable fit for the client.
04
to expand or broaden something in scope, range, or area
Transitive: to widen sth
Examples
The company plans to widen its market reach by expanding into new territories.
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