To broaden
Example: She broadens her skills by learning new techniques
Definition
"To broaden" means to make something wider or more extensive, often in a figurative sense such as expanding knowledge, skills, or experiences. For example, when someone broadens their skills, they increase their range of abilities and understanding.
Etymology
The verb "to broaden" originates from the Old English word 'bradan' meaning 'to make broad.' It is related to the adjective 'broad,' which has Germanic roots. Did you know that "broaden" shares its root with words like 'breadth,' emphasizing the idea of width or expansion?
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"To broaden" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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