WIDEN

• (verb) become broader or wider or more extensive

  "The road widened"

• (verb) make wider

  "widen the road"

• (verb) make (clothes) larger

  "Let out that dress--I gained a lot of weight"

  synonyms : let out

• (verb) 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 : broaden , extend

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