Verbreden
Example: We moeten de wegen verbreden om het verkeer te verbeteren.
Definition
"Verbreden" means to make something wider or broader, typically used in contexts such as roads or paths. It involves increasing the width to allow more space or improve functionality, as in the example phrase: 'We moeten de wegen verbreden om het verkeer te verbeteren.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "verbreden" comes from the prefix 'ver-' indicating an intensifying or causative action, combined with 'brede,' meaning broad or wide. Thus, "verbreden" literally means 'to make broader.' Did you know? The root 'brede' is related to the English word 'broad,' showing their shared Germanic origins.
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"Verbreden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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