Allargare
Example: Hanno deciso di allargare la strada per migliorare il traffico.
Definition
"Allargare" means to make something wider or broader. It is commonly used to describe the action of increasing the physical dimensions of an object or space, such as widening a road to improve traffic flow.
Etymology
The word "allargare" comes from the Italian prefix 'a-' meaning 'to' or 'towards' combined with 'largare', derived from 'largo', meaning 'wide'. This verb literally means 'to make wide'. Did you know? The root 'largo' is also connected to the Latin 'largus', meaning 'abundant' or 'generous', which hints at the idea of expansion or increase.
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