Broaden

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdən/

Definitions of broaden

verb to make or become wider or more extensive

Example Sentences

A1 I want to broaden my vocabulary by learning new words.

A2 She decided to broaden her horizons by traveling to different countries.

B1 Attending workshops and seminars can help broaden your knowledge on the subject.

B2 Reading a variety of genres can broaden your understanding of different writing styles.

C1 Studying abroad can broaden your cultural awareness and perspective.

C2 Exploring different career paths can broaden your professional experience.

Examples of broaden in a Sentence

formal The company aims to broaden its market reach by expanding into new territories.

informal I think it's time for you to broaden your horizons and try something new.

slang Let's broaden our circle and hang out with some new people this weekend.

figurative Reading different genres of books can really broaden your mind and perspective on life.

Grammatical Forms of broaden

• past tense: broadened
• plural: broadens
• comparative: broader
• superlative: broadest
• present tense: broaden
• future tense: will broaden
• perfect tense: has broadened
• continuous tense: is broadening
• singular: broaden
• positive degree: broad
• infinitive: to broaden
• gerund: broadening
• participle: broadened

Origin and Evolution of broaden

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'broaden' originated from the Old English word 'brādan' which means to make or become broad.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'broaden' has retained its original meaning of widening or expanding, but has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to indicate increasing one's perspective or understanding.