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Widen

//ˈwaɪdn̩//

Definitions

1
To become wide or wider.
His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.
2
To make wide or wider.
But he still saw his side produce a rousing display which owed much to their lauded prowess from set-pieces, despite Uefa regulations meaning the pitch had to be widened and, in the process, the run-up area for Delap's long throws reduced.
3
To let out clothes to a larger size.
She widened his trousers for him.

Word Origin

PIE word *dwóh₁ From wide + -en (verbal suffix).

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//ˈwaɪdn̩//

1
To become wide or wider.
His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.
2
To make wide or wider.
But he still saw his side produce a rousing display which owed much to their lauded prowess from set-pieces, despite Uefa regulations meaning the pitch had to be widened and, in the process, the run-up area for Delap's long throws reduced.
3
To let out clothes to a larger size.
She widened his trousers for him.

Word Origin

PIE word *dwóh₁ From wide + -en (verbal suffix).

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