broaden

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something wider, larger, or more extensive; extend the scope or range of.

  - "The company is looking to broaden its product line to reach a wider customer base."
  - "To broaden your horizons, try new experiences and learn new things."

• Verb

  To make a statement or argument more inclusive or comprehensive.

  - "In your essay, be sure to broaden your argument by addressing counterarguments."
  - "To broaden the discussion, let's consider other perspectives on this issue."

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Synonyms

extend , widen , widen

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with broaden
boden , oden , shoden

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Variants

List of all variants of broaden that leads to same result
broaden , broadened , broadening , broadens , broaden her horizons , broaden her mind , broaden his horizons , broaden his mind , broaden one's horizons , broaden one's horizons/mind , broaden one's mind , broaden their horizons , broaden their mind

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English bradan, from brad wide, broad; akin to bradan to spread.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'broaden your horizons' is often used to encourage people to try new things and expand their experiences.

2. In the game of chess, 'broaden' is a term used to describe the process of developing a piece to a square where it can control more squares.

3. The phrase 'to broaden one's mind' is often used to describe the process of learning new things and expanding one's knowledge and understanding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Expansion: The act of making something larger or wider. 'Broaden' is often used to describe this process.

2. Diversification: The process of adding new products, markets, or business lines to a company's existing operations. 'Broaden' can be used to describe this process.

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Culture

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In literature, 'broaden' is often used metaphorically to describe the expansion of one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway reflects on how his time in West Egg has broadened his horizons.

How to Memorize "broaden"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'broaden,' imagine spreading something out or making it wider. For example, imagine spreading butter on a piece of bread or expanding a map to cover a larger area.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'broaden,' think of words like 'expand,' 'extend,' 'widen,' or 'enlarge.' You can also associate it with the idea of inclusivity or comprehensiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'broaden,' use the mnemonic 'B-R-O-A-D-E-N' to stand for 'Bringing Reach Out And Develop Extensive New'.

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