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widen

wid·en

widen

 
 
pronunciation:
waI dn
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: widens, widening, widened
definition: to make or become wide or wider.
They had to widen the driveway for their second car.
antonyms:
taper
similar words:
broaden, stretch
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