wi
den
Third Person
widens
Present Participle
widening
Past Tense
widened
Past Participle
widened
1
to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope
- The river widens as it flows towards the sea.
- The gap between the two buildings has widened over the years.
- Due to the landslide, the road widened in some areas.
- The road gradually widens to allow for more lanes.
- Her eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected news.
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2
to make something broader or larger in extent or scope
transitive
- The city council decided to widen the road to accommodate increasing traffic flow.
- The contractor widened the doorway to allow for wheelchair accessibility.
- The government announced a project to widen the riverbank to prevent flooding during heavy rains.
- To improve safety, the school district will widen the sidewalks around the campus.
3
to adjust or alter clothes to a larger size to accommodate changes in body size or shape
transitive
- The tailor widened the waistband of the trousers to provide a more comfortable fit for the client.
- The seamstress widened the dress at the hips to allow for more freedom of movement while dancing.
- The alterations specialist widened the shoulders of the blazer to create a more balanced silhouette.
- She asked the tailor to widen the neckline of the blouse to make it more flattering for her figure.
- The alterations shop specializes in widening and lengthening vintage garments to fit modern body types.
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4
to expand or broaden something in scope, range, or area
transitive
- The company plans to widen its market reach by expanding into new territories.
- The government aims to widen access to education by implementing inclusive policies.
- The research project seeks to widen our understanding of climate change and its impacts.
- The organization is working to widen its network of partners to enhance collaboration on social issues.
- The community center will widen its range of programs to cater to a broader audience.