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widen Synonyms

Another word for widen

Choosing another word for widen depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become wider or broader in physical dimension or distance.

Usage Example

"The city council approved a plan to broaden the main highway by adding two extra lanes."

Strongest
broaden
Strong
expand
enlarge
dilate
Weak
spread

• verb (Context 2)

To extend or increase in scope, range, degree, or difference.

Usage Example

"The research team decided to broaden the scope of their investigation to include rural communities."

Strongest
broaden
expand
Strong
extend
increase
deepen

Opposites of widen

The opposite of widen shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

narrow
constrict
restrict
limit
contract
curtail
tighten
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• Nearby Words

widebody
widely
widemouthed
widen
wideness
wideout
widescreen

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Widen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/widen
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