widen
/ˈwaɪdən/
verb
- To become or make something wider in size or extent.
- The city plans to widen the main road to reduce traffic jams.
- As the river flows downstream, it widens into a large estuary.
- He used a special tool to widen the opening of the pipe.
- To increase in scope, range, or variety.
- The company wants to widen its product line to attract new customers.
- Reading widely helps widen your vocabulary.
- Traveling can widen your understanding of different cultures.