broaden

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BrE /ˈbrɔːdən/ AmE /ˈbroʊdn/

verb en → es

past broadened pp broadened ing broadening

1 EXPAND KNOWLEDGE [transitive, T + obj] B1

to increase the range or amount of something, especially knowledge or experience

ampliar, expandir, enriquecer

  • broaden your horizons/experience/knowledge

Collocations broaden one's knowledge · broaden one's experience

  • She wants to broaden her career options.

    Ella quiere ampliar sus opciones de carrera.

2 WIDEN [transitive, T + obj] B1

to make something wider or more extensive

ancho, ensanchar, hacer más ancho

  • broaden your scope/activities

Collocations broaden the range of something · broaden one's activities

  • The company is broadening its product line.

    La empresa está ampliando su línea de productos.

Phrasal verbs

broaden out EXPAND B2

expandirse, extenderse

  • The road broadens out as it approaches the city.

    La carretera se ensancha a medida que se acerca a la ciudad.

broaden up IMPROVE C1

mejorar, enriquecerse

  • We need to broaden up our approach.

    Necesitamos mejorar nuestra aproximación.

Idioms

broaden one's horizons B2

ampliar sus horizontes

  • Traveling abroad can help broaden your horizons.

    Viajar al extranjero puede ayudarte a ampliar tus horizontes.

broaden the mind C1

enriquecer la mente

  • Reading books can broaden your mind.

    Leer libros puede enriquecer tu mente.