Widen - Definition

v 1: become broader or wider or more extensive; "The road
widened" [ant: contract, narrow]
2: make (clothes) larger; "Let out that dress--I gained a lot of
weight" [syn: let out, widen] [ant: take in]
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" [syn: widen,
broaden, extend]