broaden [ˈbɹɔː.dn̩]verb 2forms 5phrases 1 verb2 •To make broad or broader.Travel broadens the mind. •To become broad or broader.The roads gradually broadened as we drove into the countryside.Her knowledge broadened after spending a year in South America. formsbroadened · broadening · broadeneth · broadens · broadenest Phrases with broaden broaden someone's horizonsTo increase someone's interests, skills, or experiences beyond their current range.