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broaden

/ˈbrɔːdn/ /ˈbrɑːdn/

Meanings
verb
To make broad or broader.

Examples :

"Travel broadens the mind."
attitude ability mind toeic

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broader adjective

/ˈbrɔːdər/ /ˈbrɑːdər/

Wide in extent or scope.

"the broad expanse of ocean"

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travel noun

/ˈtɹævəl/

The act of traveling; passage from place to place.

"space travel"

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drove noun

/dɹəʊv/ /dɹoʊv/

A number of cattle driven to market or new pastures.

"The farmer led a large drove of cattle to the market. "

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make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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roads noun

/ɹəʊdz/ /ɹoʊdz/

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

"The roads were icy this morning, so I drove carefully to work. "

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gradually adverb

/ˈɡɹædʒuəli/

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

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countryside noun

/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/

A rural area, or the rural part of a larger area.

"We live in the Swedish countryside."

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broadened verb

/ˈbrɔːdn̩d/ /ˈbrɑːdn̩d/

To make broad or broader.

"Travel broadens the mind."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

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broadens verb

/ˈbrɔːdnz/ /ˈbrɑːdnz/

To make broad or broader.

"Travel broadens the mind."

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mind noun

/maɪnd/

The ability for rational thought.

"Despite advancing age, his mind was still as sharp as ever."

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broad noun

/bɹɑd/ /bɹɔːd/ /bɹɔd/

A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.

"The children played near the broad, enjoying the calm water. "