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widthen

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To increase in width, or increase the width of; make or become wider or broader

ambitransitive, nonstandard, rare

Examples

“For the last⟳ few years this group has widthened its sphere of interest⟳ and is now called Communications and Flight Procedures Group.”
“He used to hit the ball straight back, and as he batted over time his game, as he put⟳ it, 'widthened', until ultimately he could cut⟳ and pull⟳.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

widthened widthening widthens wield wielded wielding

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