broaden — to become wider or to make something wider
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become wider or to make something wider
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrɔːdən/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to broaden my taste by forcing me to eat broccoli, but it only broadened my creativity in hiding vegetables.
- Reading diverse books can broaden your perspective significantly.
- The company wants to broaden its customer base by targeting younger demographics.
broaden
VERB[/ˈbrɔːdən/]
to become wider or to make something wider
to become wider or to make something wider
As golden wisdom broadens minds, hearts become beholden!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English 'braden', derived from the Old English 'brad' meaning 'broad' or 'wide'. The suffix '-en' is a common verb-forming element in English, creating a causative or inchoative verb meaning 'to make' or 'to become'.
Breakdown
broad (adjective: wide) + -en (verb-forming suffix: to make/become) = broaden (to make or become wider)
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to broaden my taste by forcing me to eat broccoli, but it only broadened my creativity in hiding vegetables.”
“Reading diverse books can broaden your perspective significantly.”
“The company wants to broaden its customer base by targeting younger demographics.”
“His smile broadened when he saw the surprise party.”
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