"widens" in the verb sense
1. widen
become broader or wider or more extensive
"The road widened"
2. let out, widen
make (clothes) larger
"Let out that dress
3. widen
make wider
"widen the road"
4. widen, broaden, extend
extend in scope or range or area
"The law was extended to all citizens"
"widen the range of applications"
"broaden your horizon"
"Extend your backyard"
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