Collocations with "widen"
21 collocations found
Categories
VERB + NOUN(5)NOUN + VERB(4)VERB + search (general)(1)VERB + scope(1)MOUTH + VERB(1)lead (noun): position ahead of other people(1)VERB + horizons(1)VERB + franchise (Sense: formal right to vote)(1)eye + VERB(1)deficit + VERB(1)VERB + deficit(1)considerably + VERB(1)VERB + NOUN (group of people)(1)VERB + ADVERB(1)
the divide widens
used when a separation or disagreement becomes larger
widen a divide
to make an existing separation or disagreement larger
widen the scope
To increase the range or extent of something.
the gap widens
Similar to 'the gap grows', emphasizing the increase in breadth.
deficit widens
The gap of the deficit becomes larger.
widen the gulf
to make an existing difference or separation larger
widen the rift
to make an existing disagreement more extensive
the rift widens
the scope of the disagreement increases
widen a deficit
To make the gap of a deficit larger.
widen a gap
To make a difference between two things larger.
a smirk widens
A smirk becomes broader on the face.
widen a circle
To increase the number of people in one's social group.