Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with widen in American Collocation
widen
verb
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈwaɪd(ə)n/
a lot
alarmingly
considerably
dramatically
greatly
rapidly
significantly
The gap between rich and poor widened dramatically.
gradually
gradually
progressively
steadily
The aim is to gradually widen the appeal of our game.
difference
disparity
divide
division
gap
gulf
inequality
rift
This further widens the gap between those on average income and those in poverty.
group of people
base
circle
net
pool
Opening up to additional markets has widened their customer base.
possibilities
access
appeal
choice
horizons
participation
scope
Less advantaged households have been targeted in an effort to widen the scope of the scheme.
discussion or description
debate
definition
It is important that the energy debate is widened.
area of work or responsibility
agenda
focus
remit
The committee has now widened its focus from monitoring costs of public services to improving performance.