Broadened Meaning in English
word · lemma: broaden
ˈbɹɔdənd
BRAWD-und
bɹˈɔːdənd
BRAW-duhnd
Definition
Made wider, larger, or more open. It can also mean increasing knowledge, experience, or understanding.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both literal (physical) and figurative (ideas/skills) senses: 'broadened my horizons', 'broadened the road'. Often used in formal/written English. Avoid confusing with 'widened' (mainly physical).
Spanish: ampliado - ensanchadoPortuguese (BR): ampliado - alargadoPortuguese (PT): alargado - ampliadoChinese (Simplified): 拓宽了 - 扩大了Chinese (Traditional): 拓寬了 - 擴大了Hindi: विस्तारित किया गया - बढ़ाया गयाArabic: وسّع - امتدBengali: প্রসারিত করেছে - বিস্তৃত করেছেRussian: расширил - расширила - расширилоJapanese: 広げた - 広まったVietnamese: mở rộngKorean: 넓혔다Turkish: genişlettiUrdu: وسیع کیا - بڑھایاIndonesian: memperluas
Example Sentences
She broadened her skills by taking new courses.
basic
The company broadened its product range last year.
basic
They broadened the road to improve traffic flow.
basic
Traveling to new countries really broadened my perspective.
natural
His experiences have broadened over the years, making him more open-minded.
natural
The discussion broadened after more people joined in.
natural