Definition of “broaden” - English Dictionary

American
Contents

“broaden” in English

See all translations

broadenverb

uk ​ /ˈbrɔː.dən/ us ​ /ˈbrɑː.dən/

broaden verb (MORE GENERAL)

C1 [ T ] to increase the range of something:

They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to broaden its appeal.
I hoped that going to college might broaden my horizons (= increase the range of my knowledge and experience).
broaden the/your mind

› to make someone understand more and know more about different subjects, ideas, places, etc.:

They say that travel broadens the mind.
The Internet can give children opportunities to broaden their minds.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Phrasal verb(s)

broaden out

(Definition of “broaden” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“broaden” in American English

See all translations

broadenverb

us ​ /ˈbrɔ·dən/

broaden verb (WIDE)

› [ I/T ] to become wider, or to cause something to be wider:

[ T ] They are broadening the road to speed up the flow of traffic.

broaden verb (GENERAL)

› [ T ] to increase the range of something:

Going to college will broaden your interests.

(Definition of “broaden” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“broaden” in Business English

See all translations

broadenverb [ T ]

uk ​ /ˈbrɔːdən/ us ​

› to increase the range of something:

New rules should help credit unions expand their activities and broaden access to cheaper borrowing.
We plan to broaden our range of products and services.

(Definition of “broaden” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Translations of “broaden”
 
Need a translator?

Translator tool

Get a quick, free translation!

What is the pronunciation of broaden?
Browse