widen

Indicates an increase that is large enough to be important or noticeable.

Used to indicate a large and noticeable increase in width or scope.

Refers to a quick and significant increase, often used for gaps or differences.

Used to indicate a very large and sudden increase in width or scope.

Indicates a significant increase in extent or scope.

Indicates a slow, progressive increase in width over time.

Indicates an increase in width at a slow pace.

Indicates an increase in width that happens very quickly.

Used to indicate a small increase in width or scope.

Indicates an increase in width that happens at a fast pace.

Indicates a continuous and regular increase in width.

Phrasal verb, often used for roads or rivers that become wider.

Used when an increase in width happens unexpectedly and quickly.

Used with 'to' to indicate the starting point of an increase in range or size.

Used with 'from' to indicate the end point of an increase in range or size.

Used when something transforms or opens up into a wider form, e.g., a river widening into a lake.

Often used to describe eyes widening as a reaction to an emotion like disbelief, shock, or fear.