• Widen

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -aɪdÉ™n

    Full definition of widen

    Verb

    1. (intransitive) To become wide or wider.His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.
    2. (transitive) To make wide or wider.
      • 2011, September 29, Tom Rostance, Stoke 2 - 1 Besiktas, But he still saw his side produce a rousing display which owed much to their lauded prowess from set-pieces, despite Uefa regulations meaning the pitch had to be widened and, in the process, the run-up area for Delap's long throws reduced.
    3. (transitive) To let out clothes to a larger size.She widened his trousers for him.
    4. (transitive) To broaden or extend in scope or range.The police widened their enquiries.
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