Widthen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Widthen is a verb meaning (ambitransitive, rare, nonstandard) To increase in width, or increase the width of; make or become wider or broader.
Meaning
(ambitransitive, rare, nonstandard) To increase in width, or increase the width of; make or become wider or broader.
Example Sentences
For the last few years this group has widthened its sphere of interest and is now called Communications and Flight Procedures Group.
He used to hit the ball straight back, and as he batted over time his game, as he put it, 'widthened', until ultimately he could cut and pull.
Word Forms
- widthens
- widthening
- widthened
Synonyms for widthen
Depending on context, synonyms include broaden, widen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include widen, broaden, dilate, lengthen, enlarge, embiggen.
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