widen


widen (http://definr.com/widen)

     v 1: become broader or wider or more extensive; "The road
          widened" [ant: narrow]
     2: make larger, of clothes; "Let out that dress--I gained a lot
        of weight" [syn: let out] [ant: take in]
     3: make wider: "widen the road"
     4: extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to
        all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden
        your horizon" [syn: broaden, extend]