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widen

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈwaɪdən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈwaɪdən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(wīd′n)

Collocations for "widen"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "widen" in context.

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widen

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
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  1. widen [the gap, access, the road, the lead]
  2. [the gap] was widened
  3. the [road, street] widens [up ahead, at the end, in the middle]
  4. widen your [knowledge, awareness, participation]
  5. widen the [search, investigation]
  6. widened to [include, allow for, compensate]
  7. her eyes widened
  8. his eyes widened in [shock, surprise, fear]
'widen' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "widen" in the title:

(xxx in both A and B looks too wide) I didn't widen it/them - English Only forum
adds to the experience/widen one's view - English Only forum
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broaden VS widen (literal, physical meaning) - English Only forum
Broaden vs. widen vs. expand - English Only forum
broaden vs. widen vs. stretch out - English Only forum
broaden/widen/extend/expand horizon [+ scope, compass] - English Only forum
<enlarge / extend / widen / broaden> the sale - English Only forum
extend / progres / widen my dreams - English Only forum
Help me widen…and to be or Help me to be…and widen - English Only forum
It helped to widen the breach between artists and writers - English Only forum
The small bursts of color widen - English Only forum
This book allows me to widen my horizon, (to) help me reflect on my life and (to) improve my taste in literature. - English Only forum
to widen patient safety thinking beyond a focus on - English Only forum
to widen, refine and enhance your English repertoire - English Only forum
Widen - English Only forum
widen like buttons - English Only forum
widen one's horizon vs broaden one's horizon - English Only forum
Widen the pool - English Only forum
widen your aperture - English Only forum
widen your vision - English Only forum
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