1. past tense and past participle of widen; made or became broader or more extensive

Examples

• The road was widened to accommodate more traffic.
• Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw the gift.
• The gap between rich and poor has widened over the years.
• They widened the doorway to make it wheelchair accessible.
• The river widened as it approached the sea.
• The investigation widened to include more suspects.
• His smile widened when he heard the good news.