Definitions for broaden
ˈbrɔd nbroad·en

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. broadenverb

   make broader

   "broaden the road"

2. widen, broaden, extendverb

   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"

3. diversify, branch out, broadenverb

   vary in order to spread risk or to expand

   "The company diversified"

4. broadenverb

   become broader

   "The road broadened"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. broadenverb

   To make broad or broader.

2. broadenverb

   To become broad or broader.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Broadenverb

   To grow broad. I know not whether this word occurs, but in the following passage.

   Etymology: from broad.

   Low walks the sun, and broadens by degrees,
   Just o’er the verge of day. James Thomson, Summer, l. 1605.

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1. broaden

   To broaden means to expand, enhance, or increase in scope, range, or extent in various aspects such as knowledge, understanding, experience, etc. It involves making something wider or more comprehensive, often for better accessibility and inclusivity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Broadenadjective

   to grow broad; to become broader or wider

2. Broadenverb

   to make broad or broader; to render more broad or comprehensive

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BROADEN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Broaden is ranked #35057 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Broaden surname appeared 643 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Broaden.
   
   92.8% or 597 total occurrences were Black.
   3.2% or 21 total occurrences were White.
   2% or 13 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.7% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Extend
   • Increase

Anagrams for broaden »

1. bandore

How to pronounce broaden?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of broaden in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of broaden in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of broaden in a Sentence

1. Phil Bredesen:

   What voters are looking for, in most cases, is just someone who will be respectful of their concerns and isn't bought into this bicoastal view of what the Democratic Party is, and I think for Democrats to be successful, they are going to have to broaden their tent, they are going to have to be more respectful of the ways there are to live life in this country and then I think they will begin to do fine.

2. David Shulkin:

   For too long we have let veterans wait while we study issues with research studies that take years to complete, today [ the ] VA signaled its willingness to start helping veterans who have been waiting, even while additional data may be pending.This is an important change in policy. However, there are many other veterans who were exposed to environmental toxins that are in need of help and are suffering and we need to broaden these policy changes so that veterans no longer have to wait while research is being conducted.

3. Mark Carney:

   This is the breakthrough in mainstreaming climate finance the world needs, most fundamentally, GFANZ will act as the strategic forum to ensure the financial system works together to broaden, deepen, and accelerate the transition to a net zero economy.

4. Pete Buttigieg:

   It was especially important early on, when we were still trying to get known, i think it helped us get that first look. And then, thankfully, when people take that first look, they like what they see and then we were able to broaden our base.

5. David Beckham:

   This is another important moment that shows the continued growth of MLS. I have seen first-hand how popular soccer has become in America, having fantastic partners such as Sky Sports on board will not only add to the coverage of the game, it will also broaden its appeal outside of the U.S.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=broaden
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Broaden
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=broaden
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broaden
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html