broad·en /ˈbrɔdṇ/
(vi.)變寬,擴大(vt.)放寬,使擴大
broaden
擴展
Broad·en v. t. [imp. & p. p. Broadened p. pr. & vb. n. Broadening ] To grow broad; to become broader or wider.
The broadening sun appears. --Wordsworth.
Broad·en, v. t. To make broad or broader; to render more broad or comprehensive.
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broaden
v 1: make broader; "broaden the road"
2: 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, extend]
3: vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company
diversified" [syn: diversify, branch out] [ant: specialize,
specialize]
4: become broader; "The road broadened"