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Meaning of broadening
The primary meaning of the word "broadening" is the act of becoming or making something wider or more extensive.
Etymology of broadening
The word "broadening" originates from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad or wide, and the suffix "-ening" which forms a present participle, indicating an ongoing or continuous action
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to make something wider or more extensive, and later expanding to include figurative senses such as broadening one's horizons or perspectives
Synonyms
expanding
widening
increasing
growing
extending
enlarging
augmenting
amplifying
broadening
stretching
spreading
diffusing
dispersing
scattering
widening
broadening
expanding
increasing
intensifying
magnifying
multiplying
proliferating
swelling
thickening
widening
deepening
enlarging
lengthening
heightening
strengthening
reinforcing
enhancing
improving
developing
progressing
advancing
flourishing
blooming
burgeoning
Definitions
- The act of making something wider or more extensive
- * The process of becoming more comprehensive or inclusive
- * An increase in range, scope, or extent
Usage Examples
- The company is broadening its product line to include more sustainable options
- * Her experiences abroad have been broadening her perspective on life
- * The new policy aims at broadening access to education for underprivileged communities
Antonyms
narrowing
decreasing
reducing
lessening
diminishing
shrinking
contracting
constricting
tightening
limiting
restricting
confining
constraining
decreasing
dwindling
waning
fading
declining
abating
mitigating
alleviating
minimizing