How to Use broaden in a Sentence

broaden

verb
  • The police have broadened the scope of the investigation.
  • Her smile broadened when I told her the good news.
  • His interests broadened to include art and music, not just sports.
  • The investigation has broadened to include the mayor's staff.
  • They need to broaden their understanding of other cultures.
  • Best for: The oenophile who wants to broaden their palate.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 9 Aug. 2023
  • That gave Benson a chance to rethink the trip, and to broaden it a bit.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2022
  • The shoulders of the people who love him most had to broaden last week.
    — Marina Gomberg, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Dec. 2021
  • This is a terrific time to broaden the scope of your life!
    — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 13 Dec. 2021
  • More than a dozen states have put forth bills to broaden the use of these devices.
    — Maria Laurino, The New Republic, 29 June 2023
  • Though the fallout is not yet known, the blast radius from the collapse of FTX is sure to broaden.
    — Scott Nover, Quartz, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Perry said the city plans to broaden that campaign in more states.
    — Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Just broaden your range to include all the tints and tones of orange in between.
    — Patrice Grell Yursik, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2021
  • The measure would broaden the U.S. import ban against goods made in whole or in part in Xinjiang.
    — Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2021
  • The move is expected to broaden the reach of both players.
    — Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The eyes of the world are on Gaza today as Israel prepares to broaden its assault on Hamas.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Anne Saget, vice president of the Bessières group, says the events have helped broaden her worldview.
    — Anna Mindess, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Yes, that really started to broaden the scope of the story.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2023
  • When paired together or in groups of four, the display broadens.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
  • But the union’s costs broadened again this week when its members beyond the Big Three decided to walk off the job, too.
    — Jeanne Whalen, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • As a result, many workers want to broaden their skillsets.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Once again, the singer and her trusty nail artist continue to broaden our nail art horizons.
    — Sara Miranda, Allure, 28 Mar. 2022
  • The new proxy access frontier is to broaden the policies already in place.
    — Peter R. Gleason, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Ahead, here are three tasty ways to broaden your culinary horizons this week.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Karen Norris/Staff That night broadened and transformed my idea of home.
    — Various Staff Writers, Special Correspondents, and Special Contributors, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Dec. 2023
  • In the meantime, some states and cities aren’t waiting to broaden the authorization to all adults.
    — Martin Finucane, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Following that principle will broaden the tax base and, in the end, enable the city to best help the people who need it the most.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The football stars are looking to broaden their horizon and make their presence felt in the fashion world.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • But the latest numbers suggest Vance's appeal is broadening.
    — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • As technical director, Wilcox’s role was to provide a bridge between the executive level at United and the first-team coaching staff, although that still incorporated aspects of recruitment and meant broadening his contacts.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025

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