Meaning & Definition of Widen in English

1. Become broader or wider or more extensive

• "The road widened"

2. Make (clothes) larger

• "Let out that dress--i gained a lot of weight"

3. Make wider

• "Widen the road"

4. 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"