wid·en 
/ˈwaɪdn̩/ verb
wid·ens; wid·ened; wid·en·ing /ˈwaɪdn̩/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to make (something) wide or wider : broaden
▪ The city is going to widen the road. ▪ They plan to widen the investigation. ▪ The team widened [=increased] their lead in the fifth inning. 2 [no obj] : to become wide or wider
▪ Her eyes widened in surprise. ▪ They went swimming at a spot where the river widens. ▪ The widening [=increasing] gap between incomes was noted in the study. ▪ The scope of the investigation has widened.
▪ The city is going to widen the road. ▪ They plan to widen the investigation. ▪ The team widened [=increased] their lead in the fifth inning.
▪ Her eyes widened in surprise. ▪ They went swimming at a spot where the river widens. ▪ The widening [=increasing] gap between incomes was noted in the study. ▪ The scope of the investigation has widened.
