WIDENING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word widening. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WIDENING
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| broadening | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of making something wider • the action of making broader • an increase in width | ||||||||
| increasing | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • becoming greater or larger • (music) increasing in tempo and/or volume | ||||||||
| enlarging | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make larger • make large • become larger or bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing | ||||||||
| expanding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • extend in one or more directions • become larger in size or volume or quantity • make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity • grow vigorously • exaggerate or make bigger • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • expand the influence of | ||||||||
| extending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||||
| broaden | verbv | |||||||
verb • make broader • extend in scope or range or area • vary in order to spread risk or to expand • become broader | ||||||||
| extend | verbv | |||||||
verb • extend in scope or range or area • stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point • span an interval of distance, space or time • make available; provide • thrust or extend out • reach outward in space • offer verbally • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • expand the influence of • lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • cause to move at full gallop • open or straighten out; unbend • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • prolong the time allowed for payment of • continue or extend • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance | ||||||||
| let out | verbv | |||||||
verb • express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • bring out of a specific state • make (clothes) larger | ||||||||
