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wid⋅en

[wahyd-n]
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to make or become wide or wider; broaden; expand.

Origin:
1600–10; wide + -en 1


wid⋅en⋅er, noun
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wid·en   (wīd'n)   
tr. & intr.v.   wid·ened, wid·en·ing, wid·ens
To make or become wide or wider.
wid'en·er n.
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